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Zucchini Lasagna is pasta-free yet tasty and rich. It’s the perfect low-carb, gluten-free lasagna and a great way to sneak extra veggies in.

Slice of Zucchini Lasagna being pulled out of the cooking dish by a spatula.


Our traditional recipe for The Most Amazing Lasagna is a popular treat with our friends and family any time we serve it. This Zucchini Lasagna rendition is a great low-carb, gluten-free and lighter fare option. Zucchini is a nutrient-dense food and makes it a super healthy alternative to the pasta in traditional lasagna. It’s also a delicious way to work in more vegetables. Make sure to invite friends when you make this dish because this one is a crowd pleaser! 

Does the zucchini ever get soggy?

Zucchini carries a lot of water, so it is important to follow the salting step when you wash it. This helps to pull some of the moisture out.     

Will the zucchini make it taste different?

Zucchini has a mild, summer squash flavor that blends perfectly with Italian style dishes. It complements the bold flavors of the spices, sausage and cheese just right, so the zucchini itself is hardly noticeable.

Can I make this into vegetarian zucchini lasagna?

Yes. The Italian sausage and ground beef in this recipe can be completely omitted to make the recipe vegetarian. Instead of browning the sausage and beef, simply sauté the onion in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for a few minutes instead. You can even use a meat substitute like tofu or jackfruit.

Bird's eye view of Zucchini Lasagna in a cooking dish.

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Bird's eye view of Zucchini Lasagna in a cooking dish.
Zucchini Lasagna is pasta-free yet tasty and rich. It's the perfect low-carb, gluten-free lasagna and a great way to sneak extra veggies in.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients

Bolognese Sauce

  • pound  sweet Italian sausage
  • pound  lean ground beef
  • large white onion minced
  • cloves  garlic  minced
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2  cup  chicken broth
  • tablespoons  white sugar
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
  • teaspoon  fennel seeds
  • teaspoon  ground oregano
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground black pepper
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley  divided

Zucchini and Cheese

  • 3 large zucchini
  • pound  shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Ricotta Layer

  • 30  ounces  ricotta cheese
  • large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
Instructions
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add in ground sausage and ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Add in onion and garlic and cook until meat is well browned, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, fresh basil, fennel, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Place zucchini into a large colander. Sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a deep 9×13 pan.
  • To assemble, spread about 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Place a layer zucchini noodles on top to cover the bottom of the pan. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/4 of mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat layering two more times to create three complete layers. To finish, place a final layer of zucchini, topped with another 1 cup of meat sauce to cover the zucchini. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes until cheese is bubbling and browned. Serve hot. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 25.4mg | Calcium: 621mg | Iron: 3.2mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Zucchini Lasagna
Bird's eye view of Zucchini Lasagna in a cooking dish.
Zucchini Lasagna is pasta-free yet tasty and rich. It's the perfect low-carb, gluten-free lasagna and a great way to sneak extra veggies in.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Ingredients

Bolognese Sauce

  • pound  sweet Italian sausage
  • pound  lean ground beef
  • large white onion minced
  • cloves  garlic  minced
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2  cup  chicken broth
  • tablespoons  white sugar
  • 1/2  cup  chopped fresh basil
  • teaspoon  fennel seeds
  • teaspoon  ground oregano
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground black pepper
  • 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley  divided

Zucchini and Cheese

  • 3 large zucchini
  • pound  shredded mozzarella cheese
  • cup  freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Ricotta Layer

  • 30  ounces  ricotta cheese
  • large egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/8  teaspoon  ground nutmeg
Instructions
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add in ground sausage and ground beef. Use a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Add in onion and garlic and cook until meat is well browned, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, fresh basil, fennel, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Meanwhile, cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/8-inch thick strips. Place zucchini into a large colander. Sprinkle with salt to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with egg, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a deep 9x13 pan.
  • To assemble, spread about 1 cup of meat sauce in the bottom of the prepared pan. Place a layer zucchini noodles on top to cover the bottom of the pan. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with 1/4 of mozzarella cheese. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over mozzarella, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Repeat layering two more times to create three complete layers. To finish, place a final layer of zucchini, topped with another 1 cup of meat sauce to cover the zucchini. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes until cheese is bubbling and browned. Serve hot. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1870IU | Vitamin C: 25.4mg | Calcium: 621mg | Iron: 3.2mg
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Zucchini Lasagna
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