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The Best Zucchini Lasagna Without Pasta with Juicy Turkey Filling
Discover a recipe for zucchini lasagna that isn't watery. This low-carb version with a juicy meat filling and creamy cheese is the perfect healthy alternative to the classic Italian dish.
Prep time
30 min
Cook time
45 min
Total time
75 min
Servings
4
Recipe
For the "pasta"
Squash, summer, green, zucchini, includes skin, raw
3 mediumSalt, table, iodized
1 pinchFor the meat sauce
Turkey, ground, 93% lean/ 7% fat, raw
500 gOil, olive, extra virgin
1 tbspOnions, yellow, raw
1 mediumGarlic, raw
2 cloveTomato, puree, canned
400 mlSpices, oregano, dried
1 tspSalt, table, iodized
1 pinchSpices, pepper, black
1 pinchFor the cheese filling
Cheese, ricotta, whole milk
250 gEggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
1 pieceCheese, parmesan, grated
30 gCheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim
150 gBasil, fresh
1 handfulPer servingTotal
Calories:558.9 kcal2235.6 kcal
Protein:44.3 g177.2 g
Carbohydrates:24.6 g98.2 g
Fiber:4.2 g16.9 g
Water:425 ml1699.9 ml
Fat:31.7 g126.6 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:6.9 g27.7 g
Saturated fat:13.1 g52.4 g
Cholesterol:200.1 mg800.3 mg
Sodium:665.6 mg2662.5 mg
Potassium:1338.4 mg5353.6 mg
Calcium:567.1 mg2268.2 mg
Iron:4.1 mg16.2 mg
Magnesium:102.9 mg411.4 mg
Zinc:6.1 mg24.2 mg
Phosphorus:713 mg2852.1 mg
Vitamin C:36 mg144 mg
Vitamin A:233.7 µg934.6 µg
Vitamin D:1.1 µg4.3 µg
Vitamin B12:2.9 µg11.5 µg
Instructions
1
Cut the zucchini into long slices. Place them on paper towels, lightly salt them, and let sit for 15 minutes, then blot them dry.
2
Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Arrange the zucchini slices on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes to slightly dry them out. This prevents the lasagna from becoming watery.
3
In a pan, sauté the onion in oil, add the meat, and cook until browned. Stir in the garlic, tomato, and spices. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
4
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, and half of the parmesan. This will serve as a stable and creamy binding layer.
5
In a baking dish, first spread a little meat sauce, then a layer of zucchini, a layer of the cottage cheese filling, and sprinkle with a little mozzarella. Repeat the layers until you've used up the ingredients.
6
Coat the final layer of zucchini with the remaining meat sauce and generously sprinkle with mozzarella and the remaining parmesan.
7
Bake at 190 °C for about 25–30 minutes, until the cheese turns golden. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutritional benefits
This meal helps maintain muscle mass thanks to its high turkey protein content, while replacing pasta with zucchini lowers calorie intake and supports weight management.
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