Deconstructed Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Name: Deconstructed Zucchini Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta; 1 large diced onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; salt and pepper; 1 (24 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried); 12 ounces ricotta cheese; 1/2 large zucchini, sliced and quatered (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

12 ounces rigatoni pasta
1 large diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper
1 (24 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 large zucchini, sliced and quatered (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large pot, parboil the rigatoni (about 5 minutes in boiling water), drain and set aside.
2
In the same large pot, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onions are transucent. Add the beef and seasonwith the cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. When the meat is browned, add the tomatos. Mix in the crushed red pepper and basil. Add the pasta, ricotta, zucchini and all but 1/4 cup of parmesan. Mix well.
3
Transfer to a 2 3/4 quart baking dish and evenly distribute the reamaning parmesan on top of the casserole. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. It is important not to over cook this dish, or the zucchini will become soggy.

986

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta, 1 large diced onion, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Deconstructed Zucchini Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deconstructed Zucchini Lasagna

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