Craving a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of zucchini, melted cheese, and savory lasagna? Look no further than our guide to creating the best cheesy zucchini lasagna recipe. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring tender zucchini, creamy cheese, and hearty lasagna noodles. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or new to the kitchen, we'll take you through the steps of making this mouthwatering lasagna, providing tips and tricks to ensure a flavorful and visually stunning creation that will impress your family and friends.
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ZUCCHINI LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
When it comes to comfort food, there are few meals as satisfying as warm, cheesy lasagna. This recipe is a lighter take on classic lasagna. It's made with thinly sliced zucchini in place of noodles, and it calls for ground turkey for the meat sauce, but it still contains everything you love about the classic dish.
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cut the ends off of the zucchini, and cut in half, lengthwise.
- Using a vegetable peeler, peel long strips of zucchini (these will be your "noodles") and set on a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Dab zucchini strips with a paper towel to absorb the excess moisture.
- In a large pot, add olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, or until the turkey has browned slightly.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and a bay leaf. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Using a baking dish, layer turkey sauce, zucchini strips, ricotta mixture, and parmesan. Repeat until there are 3 layers total, ending with the turkey sauce and topping that with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 50 minutes (times and temperatures may vary depending on the oven).
- Let rest for at least 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHEESY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
This recipe is the easiest lasagna I've ever made, especially since you do not boil the noodles. It's meatless, yet my family (carnivores included) enjoys it. This is based on a recipe I found in the Betty Crocker Low Fat Low Cholesterol cookbook. VARIATIONS: For those who aren't watching their weight, feel free to use the full-fat versions of the cheeses. Also, you may use regular lasagne noodles instead of whole wheat.
Provided by Ozma3706
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°.
- Spray rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1-1/2 inches with nonstick cooking spray.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Mix remaining mozzarella cheese, the zucchini, ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Spread 3/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish; top with 3 of the noodles.
- Spread half of the cheese mixture over noodles in dish; top with 3/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce.
- Repeat with 3 noodles, remaining cheese mixture and 3/4 cup of the spaghetti sauce.
- Arrange remaining 3 noodles on top.
- Sprinkle boiling water over all.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake about 1 hour or until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle with reserved mozzarella.
- Let stand 15 minutes (or longer to get the desired firmness) before cutting.
CHEESY VEGETABLE LASAGNA
A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.
Provided by Rachel
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Saute for 7 minutes; set aside.
- Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl, combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 529.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
EASY CHEESY SKILLET LASAGNA
Lasagna with sausage, mushrooms, and lots of cheese is fast and easy on the stove top--and there's no compromise on flavor.
Provided by RAGÚ®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Ragu®
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Swirl to coat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, red pepper, and mushrooms; saute until meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Ragu® Old World Style® Traditional sauce, broken lasagna noodles, water, and rosemary. Cover and turn heat down to medium-low.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Remove the lid and add the ricotta, 2/3 of the cheese, and parsley; stir to combine. Top with remaining mozzarella and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 30.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1280.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
I plant zucchini every year, and we always seem to have more than we can use! This recipe is a particularly delicious way I use our abundant crop. -Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix egg and cottage cheese., Trim ends of zucchini; cut lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Layer half the slices in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; dust with half the flour. Top with cottage cheese mixture and half the meat sauce. Add remaining zucchini; dust with remaining flour. Spread with remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 40 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHEESY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA ROLL-UPS
Make the most of your garden bounty with this irresistible dish of zucchini slices rolled up around a gooey filling of ricotta and mozzarella, baked with a tomato sauce and topped with crispy Italian bread crumbs.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Brush both sides of zucchini slices with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Place on ungreased large cookie sheet; roast 15 to 18 minutes or until zucchini is pliable enough to roll. Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes.
- Spread pasta sauce in baking dish; set aside.
- In medium bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper flakes and egg yolk.
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
- Spread 1 rounded tablespoon ricotta filling evenly over each zucchini strip. Gently roll up, and place rolls on sides (so spiral shows on top) in baking dish in 4 rows by 4 rows, keeping them close together. Top with bread crumb mixture.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is heated through and crumbs are browned.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g
EASY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
No-cook noodles save prep time for this lasagna recipe. Since these lasagna noodles will expand during baking, avoid overlapping them. The noodles will touch the sides of dish upon baking.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, fennel and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of the zucchini, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and Asiago cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1088mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm zucchini for the best results.
- Use a mandoline slicer to cut the zucchini into thin, even slices.
- Blot the zucchini slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna for a more complex flavor.
- Don't overcook the lasagna, or the zucchini will become mushy.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Cheesy zucchini lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden, and it is also a good way to get your children to eat their vegetables. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender zucchini, and crispy Parmesan crust, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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