Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 2 cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Large egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ricotta, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer zucchini slices over the sauce evenly to cover the bottom.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the zucchini slices.
- Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta evenly.
- Repeat the zucchini, ricotta, and mozzarella layers to build structure.
- Finish with a final layer of marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes to heat through and steam.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the filling to set for cleaner slices.
Notes
Salt thin zucchini slices lightly and rest them on paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess water for firmer layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: zucchini, lasagna, vegetarian, Italian, main course