Zucchini Casserole(Lasagna Type)
A hearty zucchini casserole layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy cottage cheese, and melted mozzarella, offering a low-carb alternative to lasagna. Perfect for family dinners or those seeking a comforting, vegetable-rich dish with Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brown the hamburger, chopped onion, and minced garlic in a skillet.
- Stir in tomato sauce, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, an egg, and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
- In a greased 13x9x2-inch casserole dish, layer half of the zucchini, half of the cottage cheese mixture, and half of the meat mixture.
- Repeat with the remaining zucchini, cottage cheese mixture, and meat mixture.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).