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Yellow Squash Lasagna

Category: Under 1.5 hours

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

50 minutes

Serves:

4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 yellow squash
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 2 teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, divided
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced

Directions:

  • 1.

    Preheat the oven to 425˚F (220˚C).

  • 2.

    Use a vegetable peeler to peel the yellow squash into ribbons. Add the squash to a large bowl.

  • 3.

    Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, the garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 teaspoon oregano, and toss well until the squash is coated. Set aside.

  • 4.

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, until fragrant.

  • 5.

    Add the ground chicken, the remaining teaspoon salt, remaining teaspoon pepper, remaining teaspoon oregano, and the thyme, and cook until chicken is lightly golden brown.

  • 6.

    Add the crushed tomatoes, stirring to break up, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  • 7.

    In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, Parmesan, and eggs and whisk until smooth.

  • 8.

    Grease a 9x13-inch (22x33 cm) casserole dish with cooking spray.

  • 9.

    Spread about ¼ of the ground chicken and tomato mixture in the bottom of the dish. Top with about ¼ of the squash noodles and ⅓ of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, finishing with a layer of noodles

  • 10.

    Top with the fresh mozzarella cheese.

  • 11.

    Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is browned and melted.

  • 12.

    Serve warm.

  • 13.

    Enjoy!

Yellow Squash Lasagna
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:888kCal
Carbohydrates:32 g
Fat:54 g
Fiber:7 g
Protein:72 g
Sugar:15 g

*per 100g of serving

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