Zucchini Lasagna - Recipe

I wasn't expecting to like a noodle free lasagna but, I believe this is every bit as good and satisfying as a non-keto version. The secret is to slice the zucchini thin (using a mandoline slicer like this one is a must) and then to lightly cook each slice to remove excess moisture and soften. The lasagna cut easily and maintained layering for the most part. Creamy, meaty, yummy.

Ingredients:

2-3 medium Zucchini (italian squash)
14oz Full Fat Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
16oz Shredded Mozzerella Cheese
28oz Marinara Sauce (low sugar)
1lb Ground Beef
2oz Parmesan Flakes (the good kind)

Trim off ends and thinly slice zucchini lengthwise using a mandoline slicer. Discard first and last slices as they are mostly skin. Gently warm each slice, on both sides, using a nonstick pan like this one, until they start to develop a hint of color. Set aside to cool. Spread a few tablespoons of the marinara in the bottom of the lasagna pan. Add first layer of zucchini slices to bottom of pan. Mix 2 eggs and ricotta cheese till smooth, add all but a handful of the shredded mozzerella and salt and pepper. Spread half on top of first zucchini layer. Brown ground beef and drain. Add marinara sauce, reserving a few spoonfulls. Spread half of meat and sauce mixture on top of the ricotta layer. Add next zucchini layer, spread remaining ricotta, spread remaining meat and sauce mixture, add last layer of zucchini and cover with reserved sauce. Sprinkle with reserved mozzerella cheese and parmesan. Cover with foil and bake at 350℉ for 30 minutes, remove foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.




I forgot to take pictures until it was almost gone. It was so good! 





Alternately, this can make lasagna rolls. Put half the marinara in the ground beef and half at the bottom of the baking dish. Roll each slice of zucchini and place in dish, add a dollop of ricotta mixture, fill the rest of the way with the meat sauce, and add another dollop of ricotta mixture on top before sprinkling with shredded mozzarella. Bakes just the same as the recipe above. Turned out great and even easier to serve. 

Have you tried it? Let me know what you think in the comments.


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