Best 6 Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna Recipes

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Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna: A Healthy and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna is a delicious and nutritious dish that offers a unique twist on the traditional lasagna. This innovative recipe uses zucchini ribbons instead of lasagna noodles, creating a lighter and healthier version of the classic dish. With layers of zucchini, flavorful fillings, and a creamy sauce, this lasagna is sure to impress your taste buds. The article provides three variations of the Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna recipe, each with its own distinct flavors and ingredients. The first recipe features a classic combination of ground beef, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese, while the second recipe incorporates roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option. The third recipe takes a unique approach by using smoked salmon and asparagus, creating a seafood-inspired lasagna. Whether you're a meat lover, a vegetarian, or a seafood enthusiast, there's a Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna recipe in this article that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey with this delightful and innovative Zucchini Ribbon Lasagna.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ZUCCHINI-RIBBON "LASAGNA"



Zucchini-Ribbon

Strips of zucchini stand in for lasagna noodles and ground turkey is swapped in place of ground beef, adding texture and flavor in this healthy, vegetable-filled take on the Italian classic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Turkey Recipes     Ground Turkey Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled plum tomatoes, with juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
12 ounces ground turkey, preferably dark meat
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 medium zucchini, trimmed
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Garnish: Fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Pulse tomatoes with juice in a food processor until finely chopped. Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and red-pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add turkey; cook, breaking up any large pieces, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in oregano and salt. Let cool.
  • Make the lasagna: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise into thin strips (about 1/8 inch thick) using a mandoline or a sharp knife. Place 5 or 6 zucchini slices, overlapping slightly, in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 1 cup sauce. Dot with 1/4 cup ricotta. Repeat twice with zucchini, remaining sauce, and 1/2 cup ricotta, alternating direction of zucchini. Top with remaining zucchini, alternating direction; brush with oil. Dot with remaining 1/4 cup ricotta. Season with pepper. Bake, uncovered, until lasagna bubbles and top browns, 50 to 60 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Garnish with oregano.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 g, Cholesterol 38 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 498 g

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
One 20-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 ounces spinach, rinsed and drained
3 large zucchinis (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 pound mozzarella
6 fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 eggs, beaten
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Two 24-ounce jars store-bought marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until it wilts. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, trim the ends of the zucchini. Using a knife, carefully slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/16 inch thick. If the zucchini looks watery, lay the slices on paper towels to absorb excess moisture before using.
  • Grate the mozzarella cheese and set aside.
  • Cut the basil into a chiffonade by stacking the leaves on top of one another, rolling them tightly and then cutting across. Finely chop the parsley. In a medium bowl, combine the herbs, cottage cheese, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the eggs, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • To assemble the lasagna, place a third of the mushrooms and spinach mixture over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Spoon a layer of marinara on top and cover with half of the zucchini strips, carefully overlapping the edges. Spoon half of the cottage cheese mixture onto the zucchini and spread to distribute evenly. Sprinkle half the mozzarella on top of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat the process above, layering the mushrooms and spinach, marinara, the remaining zucchini strips, cottage cheese, and mozzarella into the dish. Top with the remaining mushrooms and spinach, followed by a final layer of marinara.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of the Parmesan over the top and bake until the lasagna is hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Allow to stand for 35 minutes before cutting into squares.

EASY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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No-cook noodles save prep time for this lasagna recipe. Since these lasagna noodles will expand during baking, avoid overlapping them. The noodles will touch the sides of dish upon baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 jars (24 ounces, one 14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 carton shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, fennel and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with three noodles. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of the zucchini, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Asiago cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and Asiago cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1088mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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I plant zucchini every year, and we always seem to have more than we can use! This recipe is a particularly delicious way I use our abundant crop. -Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% cottage cheese
4 medium zucchini (about 1-3/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in seasonings and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. In a bowl, mix egg and cottage cheese., Trim ends of zucchini; cut lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Layer half the slices in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray; dust with half the flour. Top with cottage cheese mixture and half the meat sauce. Add remaining zucchini; dust with remaining flour. Spread with remaining meat sauce; sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella cheese., Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 40 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY ZUCCHINI LASAGNA



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amazing zucchini lasagna recipe! one of my favorites definitely. i found it on www.mylasagnarecipe.com a while back and been using this recipe ever since.

Provided by chocolatechip84

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 medium zucchini or 1 1/4 lbs zucchini
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Bring to boil; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/4-in. slices. In small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg. In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, place half of the zucchini; sprinkle with half of flour. Top with cottage cheese mixture and half the meat mixture. Repeat layer of zucchini and flour.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and remaining meat mixture. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 100.8, Sodium 885.1, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.8, Protein 27.2

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA WITH MEAT



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Made in the kitchen of college kids trying to eat better, this recipe uses zucchini instead of pasta to make it lighter and healthier and no ricotta cheese!

Provided by veggiececilia

Categories     Zucchini Lasagna

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
½ medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 medium potato, diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Salt zucchini slices on a plate and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes while you dice the rest of the ingredients.
  • Heat a large skillet or wide pot over high heat. Add oil, onion, and garlic, and sauté until the onion gets a little brown and becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef, potato, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Pour in marinara sauce.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Layer marinara mixture, zucchini slices, and mozzarella cheese in that order in a casserole dish until you run out of ingredients, ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking until lasagna is cooked through and bubbly, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 90.6 mg, Fat 31.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1770.1 mg

Tips:

  • Use a mandoline to slice the zucchini: This will help you get even, thin slices that will cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the zucchini: This will prevent them from steaming instead of sautéing.
  • Be careful not to overcook the zucchini: They should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the filling: This will add flavor and complexity to the dish.
  • Top the lasagna with a crispy breadcrumb topping: This will add a nice texture and flavor contrast.

Conclusion:

Zucchini ribbon lasagna is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional lasagna. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its fresh zucchini, creamy ricotta cheese, and flavorful marinara sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give zucchini ribbon lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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