Description
Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese offers a delightful twist on a classic dish. With layers of zucchini, ground beef, and rich cheeses, this simple recipe promises a wholesome, hearty meal that’s bound to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef and add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer the zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef over the zucchini layer.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the beef and spread evenly.
- Repeat the layering process, finishing with a layer of zucchini on top.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese across the top layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a more flavorful dish, consider adding fresh herbs such as basil or oregano between the layers.
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, ground beef can be substituted with chopped mushrooms or lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg