Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna"

I originally posted this recipe thirteen years ago! So, please excuse the low-quality images. I don't have time to make it again and re-shoot it, but I wanted to get it reposted since a few people have requested it.

Anyway, The spring semester starts next week, so I'm in full-fledged prep mode. When things get busy, I tend to fall back on the family's favorite meals, so I haven't been experimenting much in the food department. I did have a little fun with lunch today, and I'm working on a high-protein muffin idea that I hope to test again this weekend.

I'm reposting this one for those that requested. It's one of the oldest recipes from my original, ORIGINAL blog, "WeighWatchen." Back when I followed Weight Watchers. Reading my old post brings back so many memories.

Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna" was originally posted in December 2007:

I am super proud of this one. Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna" is, by far, one of my absolute favorite creations. The funny thing is, it came about because I had too much zucchini and lasagna in the fridge. That’s what I love to do -- being creative with what I have on hand. I take it as a challenge and boy do I LOVE a challenge.

My Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna" idea proves a little cheese goes a LONG way. You will feel like you are indulging in a sinful dinner when really you are eating a healthy, satisfying meal that is super low in calories.

Here a few comments from the original posting of the recipe on my weight loss blog last year.

• Kim – “I LOVED it, and so did my 21-month-old!”
• Sandy – “I made this today. It was so good!! My daughter thought it was better than Lasagna with noodles!!”
• Deb – “I literally just tried this & OMG !! It is amazing !!”

Here are two shots, before and after baking.

📖 Recipe

Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna"

Roni Noone

Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash "Lasagna" proves you don't need noodles  and a ton of cheese to make a satisfying casserole!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 servings

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• About 2 cups marinara red tomato sauce
• 1 medium zucchini thinly sliced
• About 2-2 ½ cups cooked spaghetti squash
• ½ cup fat free ricotta cheese
• 3 oz fancy shredded mozzarella cheese
• Ground pepper
• Dried parsley flakes

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a casserole dish, smear a little of the sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking. Then begin layering. Start with zucchini, then top it with a bit of squash, dab on ricotta (I crumpled the best I can to cover the area), sprinkle with a bit of the shredded cheese, and add some sauce. Repeat this process until you are out of ingredients.
  1 medium zucchini thinly sliced, About 2-2 ½ cups cooked spaghetti squash, ½ cup fat free ricotta cheese, 3 oz fancy shredded mozzarella cheese, About 2 cups marinara
• Your fingers will be a mess, but it’s worth it in the end!
• Be sure the save a bit of mozzarella cheese for the top.
• Sprinkle the top with some ground pepper and dried parsley. Bake uncovered for at about 45 minutes until zucchini is tender.
  Ground pepper, Dried parsley flakes
• During the baking process, there will be a lot of water since there is no pasta to soak it up. About every 10-15 minutes, use a turkey baster to remove some excess water.

Notes

• I used homeade tomato sauce for this, but you could easily use your favorite jarred stuff. 
• To sllice the zucchini I used to use the slice setting on my cheese grater. Now I use a mandoline. 
• If you can't find fat free ricotta the low fat kind if fine, but you will need to adjust the nutritional information. 
• I specifcally buy "fancy" shredded mozerella cheese becuase I'm able to use less. 
• This recipe it even better double baked! You can easily make it ahead and then pop it back in the oven. Just like traditional lasagna, it’s better the next day!
• You will be able to get 6 servings like the one pictured above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Keyword Lasagna, Spaghetti, Squash, Zucchini

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