Classic Meat & Veggie ZENB Lasagna

SERVES 9

PREP TIME 19 minutes

COOK TIME 65 minutes

TOTAL TIME 93 minutes

Nutrition Facts

NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size: 245g
Servings: 9

Calories: 330

Amount per Serving*% Daily Value
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol80mg27%
Sodium540mg23%
Carbohydrates25g9%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Protein26g
Vitamin A 238%
Vitamin C 0%
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 324mg 25%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 569mg 10%
* 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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When you're craving the taste of nostalgia, but want a modern better-for-you twist, look no further than to this Classic Meat & Veggie ZENB Lasagna recipe. Made with no boil, oven-ready ZENB Lasagna that is authentically crafted in Italy, along with delicious veggies and savory meat (plant-based or otherwise!), this recipe is a good source of protein in each serving.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta
  • 1 1/2 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 12 sheets ZENB Yellow Pea Lasagna, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat oil in medium pot on medium heat. Cook beef 4-5 minutes, or until browned, breaking up large pieces with a wooden spoon. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onion, carrots and zucchini. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

2.

Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan and egg in medium bowl until combined. Spread 1 cup sausage mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with olive oil. Arrange 3 ZENB Noodles in dish, allowing small gap between each noodle and sides of dish. Top with 1/3 of ricotta mixture, 1/3 of sausage mixture and 3 noodles. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sausage mixture and remaining mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil sprayed with olive oil.

3.

Bake 50-55 minutes, or until knife goes through the center easily. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with basil before slicing and serving.

Tasty Tips

Substitute browned Italian sausage or vegan ground protein for ground beef!

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