Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 ½ large zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 ½ cups low-carb marinara sauce
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 large egg
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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aluminum foil
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
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Pat dry zucchini slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes.
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Add marinara sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes. Set aside.
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Combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and nutmeg in a bowl; mix well. Set aside.
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Arrange one layer of zucchini slices in the prepared baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the sauce. Add another layer of zucchini slices. Spread ricotta mixture on top. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Add another layer of zucchini slices; cover with remaining sauce and top with remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake until top is golden, about 15 minutes more.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
424 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
15g | Carbs |
30g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 424 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 60% |
Cholesterol 117mg | 39% |
Sodium 1427mg | 62% |
Total Carbohydrate 15g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 30g | 61% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 17% |
Calcium 476mg | 37% |
Iron 3mg | 14% |
Potassium 667mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.