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a slice of zucchini lasagna on a plate with a bite taken out with a fork
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5 from 8 votes

Zucchini Lasagna

Enjoy a lighter take on traditional lasagna with layers of fresh zucchini slices, savory turkey meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of gooey cheese. Perfect for summer dinners!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Katie G.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini squash (3-4 small to medium-sized)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 4 ounces cremini mushrooms chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set a plate or tray nearby lined with paper towels for draining the zucchini after roasting.
  • Trim the ends off the zucchini, then use a mandoline to slice into ¼-inch thick “lasagna noodles.” Arrange the strips in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and roast for 10 minutes. Once done, transfer the zucchini to the paper towel-lined plate, blot with another towel to remove excess moisture, and set aside to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.
  • While the zucchini cools, cook the ground turkey, mushrooms, and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes, or until fully cooked. Stir in Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and pasta sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, remaining salt and pepper, 1 cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan. Mix well.
  • Lightly coat a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread ½ cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of the dish. Layer with zucchini noodles, then spread half the ricotta mixture over the zucchini, followed by ⅓ of the meat sauce. Repeat the layers—zucchini, remaining ricotta, ⅓ more sauce. Finish with a final layer of zucchini, the remaining sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling. Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Notes

Storing: Any leftover zucchini lasagna can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat it by adding it to a 325F preheated oven and cooking it uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until completely warmed through. 
Freezing: Because zucchini is a high water vegetable, it does not hold up well when freezing. Therefore, freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1832mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 423mg | Iron: 3mg