Description
This Zucchini Lasagna Bolognese is a delightful twist on a classic dish. With layers of zucchini, rich beef, and creamy ricotta, it’s perfect for a hearty dinner. This dish is easy to make, delivering irresistible flavors that comfort and satisfy. Ideal for those searching for a quick yet fulfilling homemade meal.
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, brown the ground beef over medium heat, seasoning with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices over the sauce.
- Spread half the cooked ground beef over the zucchini.
- Dollop ricotta cheese and spread evenly.
- Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of zucchini.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition.
For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: G
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg