Zucchini Lasagna

Name: Zucchini Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 4 Large Fresh Zucchini (About 1 1/2 Lb); 2 Cups Fresh Spinach Leaves (Large Leaf); 1 tsp olive oil (Extra-Virgin); 1 Garlic Clove (Halved); 4 Cups Marinara Sauce (See Marinara Sauce Recipe); 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese (Mixed with 1 Egg); 1 1/4 Cups Parmesan cheese (Grated); 8 Oz Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded); 1/4 Cup basil leaves (Torn and Loosely Packed); 1 cup Fresh Sliced Mushrooms (Optional); 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 Egg (Mix with Ricotta Cheese)

July 22, 2018
/ By Laura

This Lasagna puts a new twist on a classic favorite!

Zucchini Lasagna

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

45-60 Minutes

Passive Time

45 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

4 Large Fresh Zucchini About 1 1/2 Lb
2 Cups Fresh Spinach Leaves Large Leaf
1 tsp olive oil Extra-Virgin
1 Garlic Clove Halved
4 Cups Marinara Sauce See Marinara Sauce Recipe
1 Cup Ricotta Cheese Mixed with 1 Egg
1 1/4 Cups Parmesan cheese Grated
8 Oz Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
1/4 Cup basil leaves Torn and Loosely Packed
1 cup Fresh Sliced Mushrooms Optional
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 Egg Mix with Ricotta Cheese

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

45-60 Minutes

Passive Time

45 Minutes

Servings

Ingredients

4 Large Fresh Zucchini About 1 1/2 Lb
2 Cups Fresh Spinach Leaves Large Leaf
1 tsp olive oil Extra-Virgin
1 Garlic Clove Halved
4 Cups Marinara Sauce See Marinara Sauce Recipe
1 Cup Ricotta Cheese Mixed with 1 Egg
1 1/4 Cups Parmesan cheese Grated
8 Oz Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
1/4 Cup basil leaves Torn and Loosely Packed
1 cup Fresh Sliced Mushrooms Optional
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 Egg Mix with Ricotta Cheese

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 Degrees
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels
Using a mandolin, shave Zucchini lengthwise into thin strips
Place Zucchini pieces on paper towel and lightly salt - let dry for approximately 30 minutes until all moisture is removed and Zucchini is dry
While Zucchini is drying - wash Spinach leaves and remove stems - place on paper towels to remove all moisture
Prepare 9 x 13 baking dish by spreading olive oil to coat - rub entire inside of the baking dish surface with the cut sides of the Garlic
Cover bottom of pan with a thin coating of Marinara Sauce
Place Zucchini strips in pan to cover bottom
Sprinkle Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese on top of Zucchini
Place Sliced Mushrooms in the pan until covering the cheese (Mushrooms are optional)
Place a layer of Spinach Leaves covering the Mushrooms (or cheese if not using mushrooms)
Spread Ricotta Cheese Mixture on Spinach Leaves until covered
Top with Marinara Sauce
Sprinkle with Basil Leaves and Pepper
Repeat the layering until baking dish is full
Bake at 350 Degrees for 45 Minutes - Check to see if Vegetables are cooked through - Bake until bubbly and Lightly Browned
Let stand at least 15 minutes before slicing

Recipe Notes

This Vegetable Lasagna is mouth watering and oh so good.

Nutrition Facts

Zucchini Lasagna

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 235

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26.1g 40%

Saturated Fat 10.7g 54%

Cholesterol 81.7mg 27%

Sodium 1510.1mg 63%

Total Carbohydrates 15.1g 5%

Net Carbohydrates 10.5g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18%

Sugars 10.5g

Protein 20.7g 41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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