Healthy but Tasty Lasagna

Want to avoid the carbs in a lasagna? Want to eat something healthy but tasty at the same time? Well, my friends you have found the recipe.

Look at this delicious piece of lasagna full of goodness!!!

Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 lb 93% lean beef  (any meat you want) (I used shredded pork)

3 cloves garlic

1/2 onion

1 tsp olive oil

salt and pepper

28 oz can crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

3 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8" thick

15 oz part-skim ricotta

16 oz part-skin mozzarella cheese, shredded (Sargento)

1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano ( I used shredded cheddar, that’s what I had at home)

1 large egg

Directions:

In a medium sauce pan, brown meat and season with salt. When cooked drain in colander to remove any fat. Add olive oil to the pan and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes. Return the meat to the pan, add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Simmer on low for at least 30-40 minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.

Meanwhile, slice zucchini into 1/8" thick slices, add lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked, salting it takes out a lot of moisture. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel.

On a gas grill or grill pan, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. Place on paper towels to soak any excess moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°.

In a medium bowl mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Stir well.

In a 9x12 casserole spread some sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Then place some of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with the mozzarella cheese and repeat the process until all your ingredients are used up. Top with sauce and mozzarella and cover with foil.

Bake 45 minutes covered at 375°, then uncovered 15 minutes. Let stand about 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Note: I cooked my pork in the pressure cooker for an hour, then when it was cold enough I shredded it. I also used peppers and fresh tomatoes cut in small pieces. Added the garlic and seasonings to a hot pan with olive oil and then added the onions, peppers and tomatoes, cooked them until soft and then added the meat.

I pour some of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the pan and then placed the zucchini slices on top, then the meat, then the ricotta cheese mixture and so on. I topped it with shredded cheddar cheese.  

Doesn't this look tasty!!!! Full of meat and veggies. Always remember that you can add your tweaks to the recipes, I know that's what I do. 

This is my version of Zucchini Lasagna, Enjoy!!!!