Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Lasagna

2 medium zucchini sliced thin lengthwise ( I use a mandolin to slice)

1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

1 lb ground beef 

1 small onion (chopped)

1 bell pepper (chopped)

1 tsp minced garlic

1 cup Ricotta cheese

2 cups mozzarella cheese grated or sliced

Brown ground beef and add onion and green pepper. Cook until veggies are tender. Add minced garlic and let simmer for 3 minutes.

In a 9 x 11" baking dish put 3 Tbs of the pasta sauce in the bottom and spread evenly.

Add a layer of zucchini slices.

Spread the ground beef mixture.

Add a layer of pasta sauce.

Add a layer of mozzarella.

Add another layer of zucchini.

Spread all of the ricotta cheese as evenly as you can (can be warmed in the microwave to help spread).

Add a layer of mozzarella.

Add a layer of pasta sauce.

Add a layer of zucchini.

Add a generous layer of pasta sauce and the rest of the mozzarella.

Bake at 350 until the cheese is golden and zucchini is tender.