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Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

Learn how to make this lower-carb zucchini lasagna with perfect zucchini noodles layered with melty cheese and rich marinara.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 9 slices
Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium-sized bowl
  • 13x9 baking dish

Ingredients
  

Zucchini and Cheese

  • 4-5 large zucchinis, sliced thin (⅛-inch cuts)
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano/Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 ½ cups tomato sauce

Ricotta filling

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese (drained of liquids)
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano/Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Salt & pre-bake zucchini noodles: arrange zucchini slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle lightly with salt - let sit for 5-10 minutes so zucchini 'sweats' any excess moisture. Use paper towels to press and dry zucchini noodles, and wipe off any extra salt. Then bake noodles for 8-10 minutes - pat them dry after baking.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix all of ricotta filling ingredients together.
  • In a 13x9 baking dish, layer lasagna: spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish, add layer of cooked zucchini noodles, thin layer of ricotta filling, and mozzarella cheese & little parmesan. Repeat each step until finished. On top layer with sauce, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
  • Leave dish uncovered and bake for 40-45 minutes, then broil on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is browned. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Pre-baking the zucchini will help dry up even more moisture from the noodles. Use a mandoline slicer for precise cuts or a chef's knife if experienced.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 22.8gFat: 8.3gCholesterol: 58.2mgSugar: 4.1g
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