Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

4.9(576)

When it comes to comfort food, there are few meals as satisfying as warm, cheesy lasagna. This recipe is a lighter take on classic lasagna. It’s made with thinly sliced zucchini in place of noodles, and it calls for ground turkey for the meat sauce, but it still contains everything you love about the classic dish.

Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Yield
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese (110 g)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ large white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lb ground turkey (455 g)
  • 28 oz crushed tomato (795 g)
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf

Cheese Mixture

  • 16 oz ricotta cheese (455 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 328
  • Fat 19g
  • Carbs 13g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 6g
  • Protein 25g

How to Make It

1. Step
Cut the ends off of the zucchini, and cut in half, lengthwise.
2. Step
Using a vegetable peeler, peel long strips of zucchini (these will be your “noodles”) and set on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
3. Step
Dab zucchini strips with a paper towel to absorb the excess moisture.
4. Step
In a large pot, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
5. Step
Add ground turkey, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the turkey has browned slightly.
6. Step
Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and a bay leaf. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Step
Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
8. Step
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
9. Step
Using a baking dish, layer turkey sauce, zucchini strips, ricotta mixture, and parmesan. Repeat until there are 3 layers total, ending with the turkey sauce and topping that with parmesan cheese.
10. Step
Bake for 50 minutes (times and temperatures may vary depending on the oven).
11. Step
Let rest for at least 20 minutes.
12. Step
Enjoy!

Tags

High-ProteinLow-CarbWooden SpoonSauce PanBakePeelerKid-FriendlyWeeknightDate NightDinnerStove TopAmericanHealthySpatulaOven MittsMixing BowlCutting BoardBaking PanChef's Knife

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