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Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna

A delicious and healthy twist on classic Italian lasagna using zucchini in place of pasta, perfect for gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Layers

  • 3 medium medium-sized zucchini

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 6 oz fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 cups full-fat ricotta cheese, excess liquid drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Sauce and Cheese

  • 3 cups Tomato Basil Sauce or your favorite store-bought Marinara Sauce
  • 2.33 cups mozzarella, shredded

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut a small slice off the end of each zucchini and slice them thinly lengthwise. Arrange in a single layer on a towel and let them rest.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooled spinach mixture.

Assembly and Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Spread 1/4 cup of tomato sauce in a casserole dish. Layer with zucchini slices, ricotta filling, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat for a total of 5 layers. End with tomato sauce and mozzarella on top.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
  • Let it cool for 15 minutes, garnish with basil, slice, and serve.

Notes

Make sure to drain the zucchini slices well to avoid a watery lasagna. You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor. For a spicy kick, consider adding red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Gluten-Free Lasagna, Healthy Lasagna, Italian dish, Vegetarian Lasagna, Zucchini Lasagna
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