zucchini lasagna

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41 Pinches
Saltville, VA
Updated on Apr 9, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 - egg

How To Make zucchini lasagna

  • Step 1
    Place zucchini in 2-quart casserole.
  • Step 2
    Cook, covered, on high (full power) for 7-10 minutes (I cooked 15 minutes) or until zucchini is thoroughly cooked. Stir halfway through.
  • Step 3
    Drain, set aside.
  • Step 4
    Place hamburger in 1 quart casserole, cook on high (full power) for 4 to 5 1/2 min or until beef is no longer pink.
  • Step 5
    Stir halfway through.
  • Step 6
    Drain.
  • Step 7
    Add tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt to beef.
  • Step 8
    Set aside.
  • Step 9
    Combine cottage cheese and egg in small bowl.
  • Step 10
    Layer half of zucchini , bread crumbs, meat mixture, cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese i n 8 x8 x2 dish (I used 10 x 10).
  • Step 11
    Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, reserving last mozzarella cheese layer.
  • Step 12
    Cover loosely with heavy-duty plastic wrap.
  • Step 13
    When ready, cook covered on high (full power) for 7 to 10 minutes o r until heated though.
  • Step 14
    Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over lasagna and let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until melted.

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