Lasagna with Zucchini and Meat Sauce
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1 Hr 35 Min
Prep : 20 Min Cook: 1 Hr 15 Min
Zucchini is the star of this lasagna recipe, adding a unique texture and flavour. Not to worry - there are still the familiar layers of noodles, meat sauce and creamy ricotta. Try this lasagna recipe tonight or make it ahead and freeze for later.
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8 Servings
Original recipe yields 8 Servings
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1 lb. (450 g) extra-lean ground beef
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1 onion, chopped
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1 green pepper, chopped
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1 jar (650 mL) Classico di Napoli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
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1 egg, beaten
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2 cups light ricotta cheese
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12 lasagna noodles, cooked
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2 large zucchini (3 lb./1.4 kg.), thinly sliced lengthwise
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1/2 cup KRAFT 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese
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1 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
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Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Step 2
Cook beef, onion and green pepper in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until onions are softened and beef is brown. Add pasta sauce; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 min. or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, stir together egg and ricotta in small bowl. Step 3
Spread 1/4 of the meat sauce into bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the zucchini slices, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture and 1/4 of the meat sauce. Repeat layers 2 times, finishing with remaining noodles. Step 4
Cover with foil and bake 35 to 40 min. Top with Parmesan and mozzarella; cook uncovered 10 min. or until cheese is lightly browned. Kraft Kitchen Tips!
Make Ahead
For the perfect make-ahead dish, prepare two lasagnas; bake and serve one now, and cover and freeze other for later use.
Special Extra
This recipe lends itself well to the addition of herbs. Make it your own by adding 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley, basil or oregano.
Nutrition
Calories
450
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value
Fat 17 g
Saturated fat 9 g
45 %
Cholesterol 90 mg
Sodium 530 mg
22 %
Carbohydrate 41 g
Fibre 4 g
Sugars 10 g
Protein 34 g
Vitamin A
20 %
Vitamin C
80 %
Calcium
35 %
Iron
30 %
Servings
8 servings, 1/8 recipe (124 g) each
Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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