LAYERED GROUND BEEF AND ZUCCHINI LASAGNA CASSEROLE
Ground turkey or bulk Italian sausage meat may be substituted for ground beef --- I also added in a small chopped green bell pepper into the ground beef mixture
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Bring about 5 cups water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add in the sliced zucchini; simmer for 3 minutes or until just crisp-tender; drain on paper towels or a clean tea towel then cool.
- In a skillet cook the ground beef with onion, dried chili flakes, basil and oregano until the beef is no longer pink; drain fat.
- Add in garlic and continue cooking the beef until lightly browned.
- Add in the pasta sauce; cook for about 10-15 minutes, season with salt and pepper; remove from heat.
- In a bowl mix together the ricotta with egg/s, garlic powder, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, dried parsley; mix to combine, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange all of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the baking dish (the slices do not have to be in one layer) then sprinkle with about 1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs.
- Dollop HALF of the ricotta mixture over the breadcrumbs, then cover with HALF of the beef mixture, then sprinkle about 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top.
- Repeat the layers with remaining 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, ricotta mixture, then meat mixture (reserve the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese for the top after baking).
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup or more Parmesan cheese over the top of the meat mixture.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet to catch any spills.
- Bake uncovered for about 44-50 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese on top and return to oven for another 5-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 793.6, Fat 47.9, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 201, Sodium 1549, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 19.2, Protein 51.1
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lilly ndemo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this casserole. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and it added a lot of flavor to the dish.
Nothing
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.
Aarav Cdhry
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses zucchini. It's a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into my diet.
Blessing Miracle
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.
Brenda Downs
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Darren Farley
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this casserole. The ground beef, zucchini, cheese, and sauce all work together perfectly.
Billy Porter
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well.
mast malang
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook ground beef, and this recipe is a great option. The zucchini and cheese add a lot of flavor and moisture to the beef.
Nomathemba SENDLANE
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the zucchini and cheese in this casserole.
Nuruzzaman Nuru
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes when I'm short on time or when I'm looking for a comforting, hearty meal.
Deanna Lynd
[email protected]This casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable. I can feed my family of four for less than $10.
Muhammad Abdulrehman
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, I added some chopped mushrooms and bell peppers to mine.
TOP Zero Gaming
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ground beef. I always have some leftover after I make tacos or hamburgers, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Usman ali Usman ali
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the way the zucchini added a fresh, summery flavor to the dish.
Jeremy Richards
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The instructions were clear and concise, and the ingredients were easy to find.
hasnain yousaf
[email protected]This layered lasagna casserole was a hit with my family! The ground beef and zucchini made it hearty and flavorful, and the cheese and sauce added a creamy, cheesy goodness. I'll definitely be making this again.