Zucchini Lasagna

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 439.4
  • Total Fat: 23.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 124.2 mg
  • Sodium: 1,355.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 38.9 g

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Introduction

Zucchini serves as base for this delicious version of hearty lasagna Zucchini serves as base for this delicious version of hearty lasagna
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 serving zucchini - whole large (by MAYYAM63)
    16 oz Cheese - Sargento Chef Style Mozzarella Part-Skim Shredded Cheese
    2 cup (not packed) Cottage Cheese, 1% Milkfat
    20 oz jennie o ground turkey italian seasoned 4oz (by BWAKE1)
    16 oz Ground beef, extra lean (15% fat) pan broiled
    2 cup Tomato Sauce
    7 cup Great Value Italian Stewed Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Oregano
    2 large Egg, fresh, whole, raw
    2 oz Parmesan Cheese, grated
    4 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 package (10 oz) Spinach, fresh

Tips

Do not be intimidated by the prep time; this dish is well worth the effort.


Directions

Slice zucchini lengthwise on thickest setting of mandolin slicer. Lightly salt slices and set aside. Use a small amount of olive oil to saute' spinach. Brown meats, drain, rinse and add tomatoes (drained) and sauce. Simmer. In large mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs and parmesan. Add cooled spinach. ( you may also use frozen, thawed and squeezed dry). Beat in cottage cheese. Blot zucchini dry; brush with olive oil and grill about 3 minutes per side. Layer in lasagna pan as noodles. Top with cheese mixture, mozzarella, meat sauce and repeat. Bake 350 for 40 minutes or until bubbling.

Serving Size: makes 12 servings

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ERRAMOS2003.