Zucchini Lasagna

Great alternative to pasta lasagna packed with protein!

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
• 3 (8oz each) zucchini medium
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 3 tsp. minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 15oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1.5 cups part skim ricotta
• 1/4 cup parmigiana reggiano
• 6 oz part skim shredded mozzarella

Instructions

1. Slice zucchini into 1/8″ thick slices, lightly salt and set aside or 10 minutes
2. After 10 minutes, blot excess moisture with a paper towel
3. Preheat a gas grill or grill pan to medium high, and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side
4. Preheat oven to 375F
5. In a medium sauce pan, add olive oil and saute garlic and onions about 2 minutes then brown ground turkey & season with salt
6. Add tomatoes, salt, and pepper – simmer on low for 30 minutes, covered
7. In a bowl mix ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese & egg
8. In a 9×12 casserole spread 1/2 of meat sauce on the bottom and layer the zucchini to cover. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture, then top with 1/2 of the mozzarella & repeat the process one more time
9. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes & then uncover the foil and bake 20 minutes