Summer Lasagna Recipe

Name: Summer Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; salt and pepper to taste; 5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain juices. Mix the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, garlic, and tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
3
In the bottom of the prepared baking dish, layer 1/2 the zucchini strips. In a bowl, beat together the cottage cheese and egg, and spread over the zucchini. Scoop 1/2 the beef mixture over the cottage cheese and egg mixture, and sprinkle with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining zucchini, beef mixture, and mozzarella. Top with Parmesan cheese.
4
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to sit 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

577

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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: 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Summer 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.

Summer Lasagna

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