Zucchini and Basil Lasagna

Vegetarian
Health score
17%
Zucchini and Basil Lasagna
45 min.
8
250kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious, healthy twist on a classic comfort food, this Zucchini and Basil Lasagna is the perfect recipe to try. Packed with fresh vegetables and bursting with flavor, it’s a fantastic vegetarian option that’s both satisfying and nutritious. The layers of tender zucchini, savory tomato sauce, and creamy cottage cheese blend together perfectly, creating a dish that's as comforting as traditional lasagna but much lighter. Plus, with the addition of fresh basil, this lasagna has a fragrant, herbaceous kick that takes it to the next level.

This recipe is not only easy to make but also great for meal prep. It comes together in just under an hour, making it a great option for both weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings. The use of fat-free cottage cheese and part-skim mozzarella reduces the calorie count while still giving you all the cheesy goodness lasagna lovers crave. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a meatless meal or simply want to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, this zucchini lasagna is a great choice that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • cups curd cottage cheese fat-free
  • cup basil fresh chopped
  •  oven-ready lasagna noodles (such as Barilla)
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • cups bottled spicy tomato pasta sauce (such as Newman's Own)
  • cups zucchini chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  4. Add zucchini and onion; saut 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in sauce; remove from heat.
  5. Spread 1/4 cup zucchini mixture in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 noodles over zucchini mixture; top with one-third cottage cheese mixture, one-third zucchini mixture, and one-third mozzarella. Repeat procedure with the remaining noodles, cottage cheese mixture, zucchini mixture, and mozzarella.
  6. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until lasagna is thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein27.88%
Fat17.97%
Carbs54.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24.88
Glycemic Load
10.93
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.4482610433%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
2.44mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.42kcal
12.52%
Fat:5.03g
7.74%
Saturated Fat:2.61g
16.32%
Carbohydrates:34.11g
11.37%
Net Carbohydrates:31.35g
11.4%
Sugar:6.31g
7.01%
Cholesterol:40.81mg
13.6%
Sodium:648.36mg
28.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.56g
35.12%
Selenium:30.75µg
43.93%
Phosphorus:322.38mg
32.24%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.39%
Calcium:251.08mg
25.11%
Vitamin C:16.67mg
20.2%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.16%
Vitamin K:17.26µg
16.44%
Potassium:541.32mg
15.47%
Vitamin A:688.2IU
13.76%
Magnesium:51.82mg
12.95%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.85%
Copper:0.24mg
11.83%
Zinc:1.75mg
11.68%
Fiber:2.76g
11.06%
Folate:39.94µg
9.98%
Iron:1.58mg
8.8%
Vitamin B5:0.83mg
8.35%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.16%
Vitamin B3:1.57mg
7.85%
Vitamin E:1.12mg
7.45%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.39%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
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