Zucchini Lasagna (Low-Carb)

Hearty, cheesy zucchini lasagna that is low-carb and incredibly satisfying. Zucchini slices replace pasta for a lighter take on the classic.

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch strips
• 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Brown the ground meat with garlic in a skillet. Add marinara sauce and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Mix ricotta with egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. In a baking dish, layer: a thin layer of sauce, zucchini slices, ricotta mixture, mozzarella. Repeat 2-3 times.
5. Top with remaining mozzarella. Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Zucchini Lasagna (Low-Carb)

Hearty, cheesy zucchini lasagna that is low-carb and incredibly satisfying. Zucchini slices replace pasta for a lighter take on the classic.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 340

Ingredients Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 medium zucchinis sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 lb ground turkey or lean beef
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Notes

Salt zucchini slices and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry to remove excess moisture. For extra flavour, add fresh basil between layers.