WHERE'S THE SQUASH LASAGNA

Where's the Squash Lasagna image

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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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 13x9-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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 642mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.