Zucchini Lasagna – Bariatric Recipes
Zucchini Lasagna – Bariatric Recipes
I’ve been making zucchini lasagna for years now…and was shocked when I realized I had never shared it on the website!
I find this meal so darn easy to make. I prep it in advance and leave in my fridge. All the amazing flavors that blend together for lasagna are still thriving in this low carb version! Once again, I’ve got to tell you about my secret weapon. I use it for fajitas, and I used it just the other day for my Cheese Steak with Onions & Peppers…it’s my Pampered Chef Simple Slicer!
Simple because it only has three pieces and is all dishwasher safe!
Makes thinly slicing zucchini into lasagna noodles incredibly easy. Without it, my noodles used to be too thick or awkward shaped :/Â This is a Simple Slicer from the Pampered Chef and is $31.
Jackpot!! I sliced three zucchinis in less than a minute!
Freeze this lasagna into single serving portions as shown in this video below!! Notes are reflected in the recipe at the bottom of this post.
Zucchini Lasagna - Bariatric Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey Italian sausage
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce lowest sugar available
- 2 zucchinis
- 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp reduced fat grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Lasagna
- Heat oven to 350F
- Thinly slice zucchini, sprinkle with salt, let sit 10 minutes, blot with paper towel.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown turkey sausage. Drain and return to pan.
- Add 1 cup marinara sauce to the pan and stir to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, add one egg white, 2/3 cup ricotta cheese, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese to bowl and stir to combine.
- In an 8x8 dish, layer meat sauce then zucchini, then ricotta blend and repeat once more. Cover with foil, bake 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Remove foil. Sprinkle mozzarella over top. Bake 20 more minutes.
Freeze Single Servings
- Let cool. Cut and transfer to food containers. Freeze for up to 6 months.
- To heat, remove lid and thaw for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and microwave another 2 minutes or until warmed throughout.