Zucchini Lasagna

Family favorite!! I got this recipe from a Clean Eating magazine back in 2009 and have been making it ever since... however, I did change a few of the ingredients along the way!! Tastes like lasagna with all the same great flavors without the pasta!! The zucchini is such a great alternative to this noodless dish! My family loves this and I make plenty so there's leftovers for lunch the next day... Tastes just as good if not better!! This is a great dish to make and freeze... I'm always so happy when all I have to do is throw it in the oven!! Its refreshing sometimes to have easy choices when its been a long day!! Try and enjoy... Let me know what you think!! :)

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar Spaghetti sauce (sugar free)

1 lb ground beef, ground turkey or ground chicken

sea salt & ground pepper

1 egg

2 cups low-fat cottage cheese

1 cup mozzarella

4 zucchini (sliced length-wise) OR 2 eggplants

**Sweating the Zucchini - slice all zucchini and sprinkle both sides with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes then  pat dry with paper towel to get all access moisture off. (This prevents dish from getting soupy... zucchinis are full of moisture and will be released during baking if they are not sweated beforehand)

**Eggplant - if you decide to use eggplant for this recipe you will need to bake them first before layering them on your lasagna. make 1/2" slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, spray both sides with olive oil spray, place on baking sheet and bake until soft (10-15 minutes). Turn slices half way through.

Preheat 350 / 6 Serving

~ In a large frying pan, saute garlic and onion over medium heat until tender

~ Add ground beef and tomato sauce, bring to a consistent heat for 10 minutes (until browned)

~ Season with salt and pepper to taste. remove from heat and set aside.

~ In a small bowl, slightly beat egg. stir in cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

~ Pour 1/2 meat mixture into a 3quart baking dish. Top with zucchini slices and then cottage cheese mixture. cover with remaining meat mixture and last layer of zucchini slices.

~ Bake uncovered for 30 minutes

~ sprinkle remaining mozzarella and bake another 10min

~ Let stand for 10 min before serving

Rao's Homemade Vodka Sauce is great for this dish!! 

Gluten free, sugar free, and very low carb!!
You can find it at Whole Foods, Amazon, and probably other health food stores.