Zucchini Lasagna

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Wash the zucchini and slice lengthwise into approx. 1 cm thick slices.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Sear the zucchini slices in a pan with a little olive oil on both sides, then drain on paper towels.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Dice the onion and press the garlic clove.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Sauté the diced onion in a pan with a little olive oil until translucent, then briefly sauté the garlic.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add 500 g of ground beef to the vegetables and brown until crumbly.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Stir in 1 tbsp of tomato paste and sauté briefly.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Add 1 can of diced tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Let the sauce simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then stir in 1 tbsp of chopped parsley.

   Timer · 10 min
9. 9
   Step 9

   Whisk 200 g of cream cheese with 100 ml of milk and optionally 1 tbsp of sour cream until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and 50 g of the grated cheese.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Line a baking dish with a layer of zucchini slices.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Spread some ground meat sauce and then some cream cheese sauce on top.

12. 12
    Step 12

    Repeat the process until all ingredients are used up. The top layer should consist of ground meat sauce.

13. 13
    Step 13

    Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese.

14. 14
    Step 14

    Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (top/bottom heat) for approx. 30 minutes until golden brown.

    Timer · 30 min