Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (sugar-free if needed)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Layer half of the zucchini slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Add half of the beef mixture on top of the zucchini, then spoon small dollops of cottage cheese over it.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini and beef mixture.
- Finally, top it all with the shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
- Allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the layers set.
Notes
- Use sugar-free marinara sauce for a lower-carb option.
- Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese works well for topping.
- Let the bake rest before serving for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg