Best 3 Zucchini Sausage Lasagna Recipes

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Zucchini sausage lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover zucchini, and it can also be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. This hearty and flavorful dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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A very filling twist on a traditional lasagna.

Provided by jennkl

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound bulk pork sausage
2 zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 egg white
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 no-boil lasagna noodles, or more if needed
2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pour about 1/4 cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the sausage and zucchini until the meat is no longer pink and the zucchini pieces are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain excess fat from the skillet, and set the sausage mixture aside. While the sausage and zucchinis are cooking, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg white, mozzarella cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese in a bowl until well combined.
  • Place 3 lasagna noodles into the bottom of the baking dish on top of the spaghetti sauce, overlapping noodles slightly if necessary. Spread half the sausage-zucchini mixture on top of the noodles. Spread half the cheese mixture over the meat and zucchini, and pour 1 cup of spaghetti sauce evenly over the cheese mixture. Spread the sauce over the cheese mixture with a spoon or spatula. Repeat layers, starting with 3 more noodles, the rest of the sausage mixture, the rest of the cheese mixture, and 1 more cup of spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle the top with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the lasagna is bubbling and the Parmesan cheese has browned, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1555.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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This delicious zucchini and sausage casserole is a great way to sneak more vegetables into your family's diet. Even friends who didn't think they'd like lasagna made with zucchini have been won over by the taste! -Catherine Dawe, Kent, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. In another large skillet, cook the zucchini in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the egg, ricotta cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside., Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, half of the zucchini, half of the ricotta mixture, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 2 cups meat sauce. Layer with remaining noodles, zucchini and ricotta mixture. Top with 2 cups meat sauce., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Serve with remaining meat sauce or save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Make and share this Zucchini Sausage Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated plus
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In another large skillet, cook zucchini in butter until tender.
  • In bowl, combine egg, ricotta, cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups meat sauce in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Layer with three noodles, half of the zucchini, half of the ricotta mixture, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups meat sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve with remaining meat sauce or save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 1187.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 24.8

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and nutrition to your lasagna. Good options include zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • If you don't have Italian sausage, you can use ground beef, pork, or turkey instead.
  • Be sure to cook the sausage thoroughly before adding it to the lasagna.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Conclusion:

Zucchini sausage lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try!

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