Zucchini Lasagna With Ground Beef By savorytooth.com
This easy zucchini lasagna is a great low carb and healthy alternative to your typical lasagna. It’s so good that you won’t miss lasagna noodles.
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Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces zucchini (about 2 large) ends sliced off and discarded 1 pound extra lean ground beef 15 ounces can tomato sauce or puree 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 small) 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Instructions:
Heat a high-sided pan over medium heat until hot. Add olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart as it cooks. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
Add tomato sauce, stirring it in. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then gradually reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce, stirring occasionally.
