Main mealLow carb, high fatBalancedMediterraneanPoultry€€
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 time30 min
Cook time45 min
Total time75 min
Servings4
Recipe
For the "pasta"
For the meat sauce
For the cheese filling
Per servingTotal
Calories:558.9 kcal2235.4 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:1338.2 mg5352.8 mg
Calcium:567 mg2268 mg
Iron:4.1 mg16.2 mg
Magnesium:102.8 mg411.3 mg
Zinc:6.1 mg24.2 mg
Phosphorus:713 mg2852 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
- 1Cut the zucchini into long slices. Place them on paper towels, lightly salt them, and let sit for 15 minutes, then blot them dry.
- 2Preheat 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.
- 3In 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.
- 4In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, egg, and half of the parmesan. This will serve as a stable and creamy binding layer.
- 5In 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.
- 6Coat the final layer of zucchini with the remaining meat sauce and generously sprinkle with mozzarella and the remaining parmesan.
- 7Bake 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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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.