Description
Zucchini lasagna is a delicious, healthy twist on the classic Italian dish. This comforting meal features layers of tender zucchini, creamy ricotta cheese, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Packed with nutrients and flavor, zucchini lasagna allows you to indulge in comfort food without the guilt. It’s an ideal way to sneak in more vegetables while satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick). Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil, and half of the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, zucchini slices, half of the ricotta mixture, and repeat until ingredients are used up. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg