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Cheesy Zucchini Swirl Lasagna

In this flavorful fusion of lasagna and zucchini, creamy ricotta, tangy cream cheese, and mozzarella meet fresh zucchini in swirls of pasta adorned with a spicy tomato sauce. This dish turning a classic lasagna into an inventive spin-off suitable for both everyday dinners and special occasions.
2
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
796
CALORIES
$2.04
PER SERVING
Cheesy Zucchini Swirl Lasagna
Ingredients
14 INGREDIENTS
5 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Tomatoes
2 cups tomatoes
diced
Red Pepper Flakes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Shredded Zucchini
1 cup shredded zucchini
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Lasagna Noodles
14 whole lasagna noodles
Dried Basil
1 tsp dried basil
Cream Cheese
8 oz cream cheese
Eggs
2 whole eggs
Fresh Parsley
1 tbsp fresh parsley
chopped
Shredded Italian 4 Cheese Blend
1 cup shredded italian 4 cheese blend
Ricotta Cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
full fat
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
11 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
40 min
COOK TIME
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried basil, and season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Spread half of the tomato sauce over the base of a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside
4
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until they're al dente. Rinse, drain, and set them aside on a foil-lined tray.
5
Prepare the filling by combining cream cheese, ricotta cheese, Italian 4-cheese blend, eggs, minced garlic, and chopped fresh parsley in a large bowl. Season this mixture with salt and pepper, stirring until all ingredients are well combined.
6
Shred the zucchini using a box grater, then squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean dish towel. Add the shredded zucchini to the cheese mixture stir until it is fully incorporated.
7
Lay out the lasagna noodles and spread the cheese and zucchini mixture evenly along each noodle. Roll up the noodles tightly by starting at one end and working your way to the other.
8
Place these zucchini and cheese-filled lasagna rolls with the seam-side down into the prepared baking dish. Cover the rolls with the remaining tomato sauce.
9
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the lasagna rolls.
10
Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
11
Once baked, let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
28g
CARBS
63g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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