Where's the Squash Lasagna Recipe

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I devised this recipe to hide zucchini from my unsuspecting grandchildren and any others who think they don't like it. It's always a hit at our house.

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Where's the Squash Lasagna Recipe
  • Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 large zucchini (about 1 pound), shredded
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • In a skillet, cook the beef, zucchini and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
  • Place tomatoes in a food processor or blender; cover and process until smooth. Stir into beef mixture. Add the water, tomato paste, parsley and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Arrange three noodles over sauce. Spread with a third of the meat sauce; top with half of the ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with a third of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and cheeses.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 309 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 53 mg cholesterol, 642 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Where's The Squash Lasagna in Country Woman September/October 2000, p31

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Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2011 by ahalbersma

my husband, who won't eat anything with "green stuff" in it, loved this, and he is still none the wiser! Thank you!


Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by medelen

The best lasagna recipes I have ever had. My kids and husband love it. I make it almost every other week. The best!!!!


Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by medelen

The best lasagna recipes I have ever had. My kids and husband love it. I make it almost every other week. The best!!!!


Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by Julianne B

I like to use peeled and cubed eggplant. Cook it with the meat or use less meat. They never know! Julie B

 
 
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