Name: Zucchini Lasagna
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 pound 75-percent lean ground beef; 2 cups unsweetened pasta sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2 medium zucchinis, slice lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices (about 24 slices); 1 cup ricotta cheese, divided; 8 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions Preparing:20 minCooking:60 min

Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the olive for about 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic. Saute until tender, about 6 minutes.

Step 3Add the ground beef. Cook, breaking apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 4Add the pasta sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Add the oregano, salt, and basil. Stir to combine.

Step 5In an 8-inch-square baking dish, arrange 6 zucchini slices on the bottom. Pour one-quarter of the meat sauce over the zucchini. Dot with ¼ cup of ricotta cheese and 2 tablespoons of mozzarella.

Step 6Repeat the layering process three more times with the remaining zucchini, sauce, and cheeses, alternating the direction of the zucchini slices each time.

Step 7Top with the Parmesan cheese and pepper.

Step 8Place the dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbling.

Step 9Remove from the oven. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.