Zucchini & Meat Lasagna (Low Carb!!)

k8lyn_235
k8lyn_235 Posts: 507 Member
edited December 30 in Recipes
i made this tonight and it was very good! the only thing is - you must get as much water out of the zucchini as possible! or else it will be watery. (my changes to the original are bolded)

~ from http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/02/zucchini-lasagna.html ~

ingredients

1 lb 93% lean beef (i used 96% lean beef)
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 fat free ricotta (i used low fat)
16 oz reduced fat mozzarella cheese, shredded (Weight Watchers) (i used 1 cup of regular, part skim with 5g fat/serving)
1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (i used shredded parmesan)
1 large egg

directions

On a gas grill or in the broiler, grill zucchini on each side, until cooked, about 1-2 minutes per side. (make sure to slice zucchini into 1/8" thick slices before grilling/broiling)

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 30-40minutes, covered. Do not add extra water, the sauce should be thick.

Meanwhile, add salt to zucchini slices 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.

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

Preheat oven to 375°.

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.

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Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/6th • Old Points: 8.5 pts • Points+: 10 pts
Calories: 418.8 • Fat: 17.6 g • Protein: 39.2 g • Carb: 20.9 g • Fiber: 3.1 g

with my changes...
Calories: 295 • Fat: 12 g • Protein: 32 g • Carb: 14 g

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