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Zucchini Lasagna

Hearty Zucchini Lasagna That's Low-Carb and Delicious

Enjoy a delicious, low-carb Zucchini Lasagna with rich flavors and satisfying layers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Layers
  • 4-5 large Zucchini Thinly sliced into 1/8 inch rounds
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Helps to draw out excess moisture
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Drained well for the perfect filling
  • 0.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Grated
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce (Marinara) Homemade or high-quality jarred
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Low moisture, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Basil Chopped, can substitute dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Season to your liking
  • 0.5 teaspoon Oregano Fresh, can substitute dried

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mandoline Slicer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 13x9 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Zucchini Lasagna
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all your ingredients while it heats up.
  2. Slice zucchinis into 1/8 inch rounds and sprinkle with salt. Let rest on paper towels for 10 minutes.
  3. Pre-bake zucchini slices on a baking sheet for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Mix ricotta, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, minced garlic, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and basil until smooth.
  5. Layer the baking dish with marinara sauce, zucchini, the ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes uncovered for a golden top.
  7. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8.7gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Slice zucchini uniformly for even cooking. Salt and drain to avoid moisture issues. Use quality cheese for best taste.

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