9gNET CARBSZucchini Lasagna
Thin zucchini planks layered with meaty marinara, herbed ricotta and mozzarella. Every bit of lasagna comfort, no noodles.
Ingredients
Zucchini
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise 1/8 inch thick
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cooking spray
Meat sauce
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups no-sugar-added marinara
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Cheese layers
- 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided
Directions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment, lay the zucchini slices in a single layer, sprinkle with the salt and let sit 10 minutes. Blot well with paper towels.
- Spray the tops lightly and bake 10 to 12 minutes, until softened and slightly dry. This pre-bake keeps the lasagna from turning watery. Lower the oven to 375°F.
- Brown the beef with the onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic for the last minute, drain the fat, then stir in the marinara and Italian seasoning and simmer 5 minutes.
- Mix the ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer one-third of the zucchini, half the ricotta mixture, one-third of the remaining sauce and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat once. Finish with the last of the zucchini, the remaining sauce and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 to 25 minutes more, until bubbly and browned on top.
- Rest at least 15 minutes before cutting into 8 squares so the layers hold together.
Nutrition per serving (1 square (1/8 of the pan))
Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.
Know your label
ADA lists squash such as zucchini, yellow squash, chayote and spaghetti squash as non-starchy, while corn and potatoes are starchy.
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Inspired by The Scramble. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/zucchini-lasagna/