Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

Low crab, wheat-free, gluten-free lasagna. By replacing the lasagna noodles with thin sliced zucchini, it is a great alternative for those who want to still eat what you are used to, by kicking the carbs.

Prep Time: 30 Minutes.

Cook Time: 30 Minutes.

Rest Time: 10 minutes.

Oven Temp: 375

Serves: 8

What You Need

• 1 Pound of lean ground beef.
• 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt.
• 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil.
• ½ Large Onion, Chopped.
• 3-4 Tablespoons Minced Garlic.
• 1 28oz Can Crushed Tomatoes.
• 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil.
• Pepper to Taste.
• 3 Medium Zucchini Sliced 1/8 “Thick.
• 1 ½ Cups Ricotta.
• ¼ Cup Parmesan Cheese.
• 1 Large Egg.
• 4 Cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in colander to remove grease (fat).

Add Olive Oil to the pan and sauté garlic and onions for about 2 minutes return meant to sauce pan add tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low at least 30-40 minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.

Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8” thick slices. Lightly salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.

Preheat pan. Grill zucchini for 2-3 minutes on each side. Until slightly browned. Place on paper towels to soak up any excess moisture.

Preheat oven to 375

In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Stir well.

In a 9x12 casserole dish, spread ½ cup of sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to over. Spread ½ cup of ricotta cheese mixture, then top with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. The last layer top with remaining Zucchini and sauce, cover with foil and back 30 minutes. Uncover the foil and bake 20 minutes, this will dry up the sauce. Then place the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and bake until melted, 10 minutes.

NOTE: Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.