Ingredients
– 1 pound ground lamb
– ΒΌ cup minced red bell peppers
– ΒΌ cup minced sweet onion
– 1 large zucchini sliced into planks
– 1 pound lasagna noodles
– 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
– 2 cloves minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 pound ricotta cheese
– 1 egg
– 1 cup packed chopped fresh spinach
– Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese
– 3 cups marinara pasta sauce
– Β½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1-First, boil 1 pound of lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and set them aside.
2-In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil (divided) over medium heat and cook 1 pound of ground lamb with 2 cloves of minced garlic, ΒΌ cup minced red bell peppers, ΒΌ cup minced sweet onion, and seasonings like 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until the meat is browned.
3-Next, prepare the cheese mixture by combining 1 pound ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1 cup packed chopped fresh spinach, and Β½ cup crumbled feta cheese in a bowl.
4-Slice 1 large zucchini into planks for layering.
5-To assemble, spread some of the 3 cups marinara pasta sauce in a baking dish, then roll the noodles with zucchini slices, cheese mixture, and lamb sauce, placing them seam side down.
6-Preheat your oven to 350Β°F.
7-Top the rolled noodles with remaining marinara sauce and Β½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
8-Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the cheese melts.
9-Finish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for garnish.
Last Step:
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π₯ Slice the zucchini thinly and pat dry before using to prevent excess moisture in the roll-ups
π§ Don’t overcook the lasagna noodles – they should be al dente so they hold their shape when rolling
πΏ Fresh basil makes all the difference – add it just before serving for the best aroma and flavor
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
