Hearty Zucchini Lasagna
A light yet comforting lasagna that layers zucchini with ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce for a delicious twist on a classic dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- To taste: salt and pepper
- A handful fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and thinly slice the zucchini.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish, then layer zucchini, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing, garnishing with fresh basil, and serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the assembled lasagna to sit for 30 minutes before baking to reduce moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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