Ultimate Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna

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This lasagna is made with zucchini slices instead of pasta. This low-carb, gluten-free beef lasagna is delicious and satisfying; it's a crowd-pleaser!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 (8-inch square) lasagna
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 ½ large zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 ½ cups low-carb marinara sauce

  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Pat dry zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.

  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.

    Ground beef cooking until browned.

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  4. Add marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.

    Marinara sauce, oregano, salt and pepper added to ground beef.

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  5. Combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix well. Set aside.

    Ricotta cheese, egg, salt and nutmeg mixed together in a bowl.

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  6. Arrange one layer of zucchini slices in the prepared baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the sauce. Add another layer of zucchini slices. Spread ricotta mixture on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of zucchini slices; cover with remaining sauce and top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

    Layering of zucchini and sauce.

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    Ricotta cheese and other remaining cheeses layered in dish.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden, about 15 minutes more.

    Baked until top is golden-brown.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
27g Fat
15g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 1427mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 30g 61%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 476mg 37%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 667mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.