Zucchini And Basil Lasagna Recipe

This lightened-up Zucchini and Basil Lasagna recipe is bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors! Enjoy layers of tender zucchini, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella, all baked to perfection in under 2 hours. A healthy and satisfying weeknight meal the whole family will love!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 209.8 kcal
Protein 39g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Zucchini And Basil Lasagna

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How to Make Zucchini And Basil Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine 1 cup basil, 1/2 cup of the diced zucchini, and the chopped onion in a food processor.
  3. Process until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of diced zucchini to the skillet.
  6. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Stir occasionally.
  7. Stir in the 2 cups of pasta sauce.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the zucchini-basil mixture from the food processor.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Lightly coat a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  11. Spread 1 cup of the zucchini mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  12. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the zucchini mixture.
  13. Top with 1/3 of the cottage cheese, 1/3 of the remaining zucchini mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
  14. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cottage cheese, zucchini mixture, and mozzarella.
  15. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  16. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  17. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the lasagna is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

24g

Carbs

4g

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