YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Hearty Baked Zucchini Layers with Lean Ground Beef and Creamy Ricotta
Enjoy a comforting bake where tender layers of zucchini meet savory lean ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese. This dish is both satisfying and packed with flavor, perfect for any meal of the day. The zucchini layers provide a refreshing crunch, while the beef and ricotta blend harmoniously, elevated with aromatic garlic and herbs.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Lean Ground Beef
1 medium Zucchini
1/3 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 tsp Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
1 small Onion
1 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. Set aside.
Finely chop the garlic and dice the onion. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and onion until translucent and fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
In a baking dish, arrange a layer of zucchini slices, then spread a thin layer of the cooked beef over the zucchini.
Dollop and gently spread part-skim ricotta cheese over the beef layer.
Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of zucchini.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to lightly brown the top.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty and nutritious meal!