Description
A lighter twist on classic lasagna featuring thin zucchini slices layered with creamy ricotta, rich marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, finished with a beautiful woven zucchini lattice top that bakes until bubbly and golden.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a bowl mix ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup of the mozzarella, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Add a layer of zucchini slices, then spread some ricotta mixture, then more marinara. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with marinara sauce on top.
- Arrange remaining zucchini slices in a woven lattice pattern over the top layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella evenly over the lattice.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes, then top with fresh basil before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture.
- Allow the lasagna to rest before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and flavor.
- If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: zucchini lattice lasagna, low carb lasagna, zucchini lasagna recipe, vegetarian lasagna, gluten free lasagna