Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna (South Beach Friendly)

Name: Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna (South Beach Friendly)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce; 1 lb extra lean ground beef; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; 1 large garlic clove; 4 1/2 large zucchini; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1/4 cup parsley flakes; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
Brown and drain ground beef. Chop spinach fine, grate 1/2 of 1 zucchini, mince garlic clove and add all three to beef. Add one jar spagehetti sauce and cook untill veggies are done. Add second jar and then turn off heat. Slice remaining zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. Combine ricotta cheese, egg and parsley in a seperate bowl, set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour about 2 cups of the sauce you have just prepared into the bottom of a 9x13 pan (I prefer a glass pan).
3
Layer 1/2 of the zucchini slices over sauce;.
4
Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on zucchini slices;.
5
Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella and parmesean cheeses over ricotta;.
6
Spread 2 cups sauce over this.
7
Repeat steps 3 - 6 using remaining ingredients.
8
Cover with foil and place on foil lined cookie sheet to catch any drips.
9
Bake 1 hour at 400 degrees. Can remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes, if desired.

673

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, 1 lb extra lean ground beef, 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, 1 large garlic clove, and more.

Yes, Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna (South Beach Friendly) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!