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Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
65 min
TOTAL TIME
105 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to the desired temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
2
Next, lightly coat a medium-sized baking dish with a thin layer of oil or cooking spray to prevent food from sticking.
3
In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and cook ground beef until it reaches the desired level of browning and crumbliness, taking around 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the excess fat from the skillet and set it aside.
4
Add a mixture of tomato sauce, finely chopped onion, sliced bell pepper, grated carrots, minced garlic, dried oregano, and fresh basil to the skillet. Stir everything together and bring it to a rolling boil before reducing the heat to a low simmer.
5
Allow the vegetable mixture to cook for around 10 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender and soft.
6
In a separate bowl, combine cottage cheese with an egg in a 1:1 ratio and mix until they are fully incorporated.
7
Layer half of the sliced zucchini in the prepared baking dish, followed by a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Then add half of the cooked ground beef and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
8
Continue by adding another layer of zucchini, followed by the remaining ground beef and mozzarella cheese. Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
9
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until it's cooked to perfection.
10
Once the dish is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.