Description
A delicious low-carb alternative to traditional lasagna, made with zucchini noodles and packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced into thin noodles
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce, sugar-free
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for another minute.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer half of the zucchini noodles over the sauce.
- Add half of the meat mixture, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining marinara sauce and topping with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For an even lower carb count, you can add more zucchini noodles or omit the meat altogether.
- Feel free to personalize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg