Description
A simple, layered lasagna made in a skillet using zucchini instead of pasta sheets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick. Pat the slices dry with paper towels.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of the skillet.
- Arrange a layer of zucchini strips over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini layer.
- Spoon half of the remaining meat sauce over the ricotta.
- Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: zucchini, remaining ricotta, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
- Remove the lid and bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- For a lower-carb option, use only two layers of zucchini instead of three.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: zucchini lasagna, skillet lasagna, low carb lasagna, ground beef recipe, easy italian dinner