Healthy High Protein Zucchini Lasagna 😋🙌

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (90% lean, crumbled)
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce (Low‑sugar, store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 large Zucchini (Sliced lengthwise 1/8‑inch thick, salted and patted dry)
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (Full‑fat, plain)
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (Shredded, part‑skim or whole milk)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated, for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing meat)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1 small Onion (Finely diced)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the ingredients.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Prepare Zucchini Sheets

   Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/8‑inch thick sheets. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes. Pat the slices dry with another towel to remove excess moisture.

   Time: PT15M

3. Cook Meat Sauce

   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (2‑3 minutes). Add the ground beef, breaking it up, and brown for about 5 minutes. Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

4. Mix Cheese Filling

   In a mixing bowl combine cottage cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan. Mix until smooth and season lightly with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble Lasagna

   Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer zucchini sheets over the sauce, then spread half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers: sauce, zucchini, cheese. Finish with a final layer of sauce, the remaining mozzarella, and the remaining Parmesan on top.

   Time: PT10M

6. Bake Lasagna

   Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbling.

   Time: PT40M

   Temperature: 375°F

7. Rest and Serve

   Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after removing from the oven. Slice and serve warm.

   Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

12 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

3 g