🥘 Ingredients
4 large zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1.5 lbs ground beef
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs
24 oz sugar-free marinara sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Italian seasoning
👨🍳 Instructions
🥒 Step 1: Slice zucchini
Slice zucchini lengthwise into ¼-inch strips. Salt and let drain 15 minutes, then pat dry.
🔥 Step 2: Brown beef
Brown ground beef with garlic until fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce.
🥣 Step 3: Mix cheese filling
Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup parmesan, eggs, and Italian seasoning.
🫒 Step 4: Grill zucchini
Grill or roast zucchini strips 2-3 minutes per side to remove moisture.
📍 Step 5: Layer sauce
Spread thin layer of meat sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
🥒 Step 6: Build layers
Layer zucchini, ricotta mixture, meat sauce. Repeat until ingredients are used.
🧀 Step 7: Top with cheese
Finish with remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
🔥 Step 8: Bake covered
Cover with foil. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
🍽️ Step 9: Finish and serve
Remove foil, bake 10 more minutes until bubbly. Let rest 15 minutes before serving!