Description
This zucchini lasagna bolognese stands out with its rich flavors and healthy ingredients. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting, homemade dinner. Enjoy layers of tender zucchini, flavorful ground beef, and creamy cheese that make for a quick, nourishing meal everyone will love.
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).
- Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat, adding Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer the zucchini slices on top of the tomato sauce.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef on top of the zucchini slices.
- Dollop ricotta cheese over the beef and spread it evenly.
- Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of zucchini.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top of the final layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow it to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped onions or bell peppers while cooking the ground beef.
You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Fresh herbs like basil or parsley can enhance the presentation and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg