Zucchini Lasagna With Beef and Sausage

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 1/2 pounds zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season zucchini slices with salt and pepper and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let stand for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and sausage over medium heat. Drain off excess grease.
4. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the dish. Top with half of the meat sauce.
7. Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
8. Top with mozzarella cheese and parsley.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (approximately 1/8 of the lasagna):

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 20 grams
• Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
• Sodium: 1,000 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 40 grams
• Protein: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Cheesy, meaty, and flavorful
• Healthy alternative to traditional lasagna
• Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion

User Comments:

• "This lasagna was delicious! It was so easy to make and my whole family loved it."
• "I used ground turkey and it came out just as good."
• "The zucchini added a nice touch of freshness."
• "I will definitely be making this again."
• "This is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a large skillet, you can brown the ground beef and sausage in batches.
• You can use any type of ground meat you like.
• You can substitute fresh herbs for dried, if desired.
• Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.