Directions
- 1Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- 2Cut zucchini into slices, pat them dry, salt heavily, and let sit between two paper towels for a few minutes to remove moisture.
- 3Make your sauce: Mix the ricotta, egg, and seasonings together in a separate bowl.
- 4Layer passata sauce into glass bowls.
- 5Add a layer of cooked mince on top of the passata sauce.
- 6Add a layer of zucchini slices.
- 7Add a layer of white sauce (ricotta, egg, and seasonings mix).
- 8Sprinkle light mozzarella cheese on top.
- 9Repeat the layering process for a second layer, starting with passata sauce.
- 10Add another layer of cooked mince.
- 11Add another layer of zucchini slices.
- 12Add a final layer of white sauce.
- 13Top with more light mozzarella cheese.
- 14Bake in a 180-degree Celsius oven for 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Zucchini
- 150 g Extra Lean Beef Mince
- 200 g Passata Sauce
- 40 g Light Mozzarella
- 120 g Light Ricotta
- 1 Large Egg
- Mixed Herb Seasoning
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Equipment
Glass bowlsOvenSpoonForkPaper towels
Tips
- The secret is creating lower-calorie, higher-protein versions and making them fit within your calorie deficit.
- Cut zucchini into slices, pat them dry, salt heavily, and let sit between two paper towels for a few minutes to remove moisture.
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