Delicious and hearty sausage and zucchini lasagna recipe

This sausage and zucchini lasagna is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of flavorful sausage, tender zucchini, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, this lasagna is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends and family. You'll love the combination of flavors and textures in this crowd-pleasing dish!

Ingredients

• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 2 medium zucchinis
• 1 box lasagna noodles
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced zucchini, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until zucchini is tender.
5. In a separate pot, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
8. Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
9. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the cooked sausage and half of the sautéed zucchini.
10. Repeat the layers with marinara sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, sausage, and zucchini.
11. Top with a final layer of noodles, marinara sauce, and remaining shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
12. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
15. Slice and enjoy!

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