Keto Zucchini Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients:

• Zucchini (2 large, sliced lengthwise into thin strips)
• Spinach (fresh or frozen, about 1 cup)
• Ground beef (1/2 pound)
• Ricotta cheese (1 cup)
• Mozzarella cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Tomato sauce (1 cup, sugar-free or low-carb)
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Italian seasoning (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare Zucchini:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick. You can use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. Sprinkle the zucchini slices with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Cook Spinach:
   • If using fresh spinach, wilt it in a pan with a little olive oil over medium heat until wilted. If using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Prepare Ground Beef:
   • In a separate skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using). Drain any excess fat.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
   • In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
   • Layer zucchini slices to cover the bottom of the dish.
   • Spread half of the ricotta cheese over the zucchini layer.
   • Sprinkle half of the cooked spinach and half of the ground beef evenly over the ricotta layer.
   • Add another layer of zucchini slices.
   • Spread the remaining ricotta cheese over the zucchini.
   • Add the remaining spinach and ground beef.
   • Top with a final layer of zucchini slices.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the top layer of zucchini.
   • Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
   • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
   • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
   • Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.

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