Description
Zucchini Noodle Lasagna reimagines a classic comfort dish into a healthy, guilt-free delight. This vibrant recipe layers tender zucchini noodles with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and a rich marinara sauce, creating an irresistible meal that satisfies your Italian cravings while keeping it nutritious. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy evenings at home, this lasagna will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (sliced into noodles)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (part-skim)
- 3 cups marinara sauce (sugar-free)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchinis into thin noodle-like strips using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler; sprinkle with salt and let drain for 20 minutes.
- In a pot over medium heat, warm marinara sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, zucchini noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella; repeat until ingredients are used up. Finish with marinara sauce topped with mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (175g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg