Protein-Packed Beef & Zucchini Lasagna

Name: Protein-Packed Beef & Zucchini Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) container whole milk lactose-free cottage cheese (I like Good Culture); 2 cloves garlic; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley (plus more for serving); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 2 cups); 1.5 pounds grass-fed ground beef (I like 85/15 or 90/10); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium zucchini, grated (about 2 cups); 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 (32 ounce) jar Rao’s Marinara (or your favorite marinara sauce); 9 ounces (1 box) brown rice lasagna noodles (I prefer Jovial brand); 8 ounces shredded goat mozzarella (sub regular mozzarella or goat cheddar); 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; Avocado oil cooking spray

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h

This comforting and warm, light but cheesy, Protein-Packed Beef & Zucchini Lasagna is delicious, nutritious, easy to make, and bound to be a crowd-pleaser. You'll love it!

Updated at: Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:03:39 GMT