How To Make Courgette Lasagne
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 large courgettes, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 250g lean ground beef
- 400g canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 100g grated mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
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Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
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In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with salt and pepper.
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In a baking dish, layer the courgette slices, followed by a layer of the meat sauce, and a layer of ricotta cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of courgettes on top.
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Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese on top of the lasagne.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 85mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 14g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 26g
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