One of our favorite recipes The most amazing LasagnaAnd this zucchini serving is a great low-carb, gluten-free option. Zucchini is a healthy alternative to the pasta used in traditional lasagna and is a very tasty way to eat more vegetables. This is definitely a crowd-pleaser and would make a great main dish for your next dinner party!
try us Authentic Casio e Pepe or Easy Creamy Tomato Shrimp Angel Hair Pasta For some other great pasta options.
Why our recipe?
- Our homemade bolognese sauce is included and always gets rave reviews.
- Pasta-free, yet all the goodness of traditional lasagna.
- We'll show you how to prevent zucchini from getting soggy.
Lasagna may seem like a lot of work, but it's not as hard as it looks! We've broken down this stunning main dish into easy steps so you can put it together easily even if you've never made lasagna before. And, as a bonus, our Zucchini Lasagna is a lighter option than regular lasagna, so you'll be able to get one more serving of veggies into your day while still getting that great flavor!
Material notes
- Ground Sweet Italian Sausage: We love the depth of flavor that a sweet Italian sausage lends to this recipe! You can obviously use other varieties of Italian sausage, or omit it entirely if you want to go for a vegetarian option.
- Ground Beef: As with the Italian sausage, you can also omit the ground beef if you want to make this lasagna vegetarian.
- Basil: Fresh herbs add so much to any recipe, so we strongly recommend using fresh basil if you can find it. This will make your bolognese sauce even more flavorful.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley is also recommended. Dried herbs are fine in a pinch, but most grocery stores should have fresh options, so definitely add them to your shopping list!
- Zucchini: We recommend using larger zucchini, but if you can only find small zucchini, be sure to get some extra for size.
- Parmesan Cheese: Fresh Parmesan cheese makes a huge difference in any Italian recipe. Pre-shredded Parmesan doesn't have the same flavor, so it's definitely worth the time to shred your own.
- Ricotta: Ricotta cheese is what makes lasagna so deliciously smooth and cheesy, so we recommend going for the full-fat version instead of skim-fat ricotta cheese. This will make it much creamier and richer!
Preparing the zucchini
Zucchini contains a lot of water and our salting step will help draw out that moisture. Removing the moisture will prevent you from having a soggy lasagna and it doesn't take that long. As you wash the zucchini after cutting, sprinkle it with salt before rinsing and patting dry. So!
Storage and reheating instructions
Keep in fridge Leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days.
to freeze Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable plastic freezer bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat Microwave portions on high in 30-second increments.
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