Zucchini lasagna (noodleless and oh so good)

 So here is a recipe that will change your life!  It is really so good and even the guys liked it and also my wonderful co-workers like it!  It is completely noodle free and uses zucchini strips for the noodles.  Plus, it looks great and is so healthy! 

We had our second crop of fresh tomatoes from our little garden so these are the tomatoes that I used.


Here are some fresh zucchinis, tomatoes and an onion from the farmer's market!

Now cut the zucchini very thin.


Saute the mushrooms, herbs and tomatoes


Now you are ready to start the layers.  In a 9x13 pan, first place 1/2 cup tomatoe sauce on the bottom and then layer with zucchini and a layer of the sauce.

Then the cheese mixture and topped with spinach.

Layer again and finish with shreaded mozzarella cheese.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  YUMMO! 

Here is the more detailed recipe.
Zucchini Lasagna (no noodles)

2-3 large zucchini, sliced into 1/4" strips, par-boiled for 3 min., let drain on paper towels

1 onion, diced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 Tbl parsley

1 Tbl fresh basil

1/2 Tbl oregano

salt/pepper to taste

1 T. olive oil

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

2 chopped tomatoes ( can omit if used canned sauce)

1 lb ground lean turkey

2 c. spaghetti sauce (see sauce recipe at bottom or use jarred sauce)

2 eggs

1 1/2 c. cottage cheese

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

additional 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

2 large handfuls spinach

In saucepan add olive oil, ground turkey, mushrooms and onion and saute until done.    season with pepper and garlic.  Add sauce to pan and saute for 10 minutes.

In small bowl, mix eggs, cottage cheese 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and parsley, basil, oregano.

In 9x13 pan, spread 1/4 cup of sauce on bottom and layer zucchini.  Then place layer of meat mixture and then layer cheese mixture.  Place 1 handful spinach on top.  Repeat layer of zucchini, meat, cheese, spinach.  Place one layer of zucchini on top and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.     Sprinkle more fresh herbs on top to taste. 

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes and let rest 10 minutes before serving. 

This is so good and so versatile.  I have added shrimp before which was AMAZING.  You can use ground chicken or lean ground beef.  You can pretty much add any diced vegetables as well and use any cheese you would want.  ENJOY!

Spaghetti sauce recipe

1 can (28 oz) Organic crushed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz organic tomatoe sauce - low sodium

1 can (6 oz) tomatoe paste

1 tsp each basil, oregano, pepper

1 tablespoon minced garlic

Add all ingredients and saute for 15 minutes.