YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Lean Beef and Creamy Ricotta Zucchini Bake
Savor the warmth of this hearty bake, where lean ground beef mingles with fresh zucchini, velvety ricotta, and a rich tomato sauce base. Enhanced by aromatic garlic and onions with a hint of olive oil, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Lean Ground Beef
1 medium Zucchini
1/2 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup chopped Onion
1 clove Garlic
1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Dried Basil (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Lightly grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the chopped onions until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the lean ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
While the beef cooks, slice the zucchini into thin rounds.
Mix the tomato sauce with the part-skim ricotta cheese in a bowl until well combined.
Layer the zucchini slices in the baking dish, then evenly spread the ricotta-tomato mixture over them.
Top with the cooked beef and onions, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the flavors meld.
Remove from oven and let it cool slightly before serving.