High-Protein Zucchini Lasagna

A lower-carb twist on classic lasagna using zucchini and lean beef for a macro-friendly meal.

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 30-35 mins
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 800g zucchini, sliced thin (in rounds)
  • 1.50 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 28 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 325g cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 28g parmesan
  • 120g mozzarella

Instructions

  1. 1.Saute zucchini rounds until tender/cooked
  2. 2.Remove zucchini from pan. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, garlic salt. Cook until meat is brown throughout.
  3. 3.Add tomato paste and cook for a couple more minutes. Add marinara sauce and let simmer for a few more minutes.
  4. 4.In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg, and parmesan.
  5. 5.Build the lasagna in a 9" x 13" pan by adding a layer of cooked zucchini, then a layer of the meat sauce, then a layer of the cheese mixture. Repeat until all ingredients have been added.
  6. 6.Top the lasagna with the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.
  7. 7.Note: you can add any veggies that you prefer to the meat such as onions, spinach, tomatoes, etc!

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