Zucchini Lasagna (One Pot)

One Pot Zucchini Lasagna is the perfect low carb lasagna! Traditional lasagna flavors paired with healthy zucchini slices makes a delicious dinner!

When looking to eat healthier, there are a lot of easy substitutes for not so healthy things. I LOVE lasagna, but I don't love all the carbohydrates from the noodles. I love substituting 'zoodles' or zucchini noodles for pasta, and it makes for a really tasty and healthy replacement. This One Pot Zucchini Lasagna is the perfect weeknight meal. It feels indulgent, but it only takes minutes to cook up and is a great healthy meal! Today’s post is sponsored by Herbalife Nutrition, however all opinions are my own.

I have shared in previous posts that I've made a lifestyle change over the past few years and have worked very hard to lose 40 pounds. Not only do I workout and teach Zumba classes multiple times a week, but I also keep track of everything I eat and aim to have a healthy diet by making healthier, smarter choices. If you are looking to lose weight, working out and being active is important, however the biggest factor is what you eat. I have been working with Herbalife Nutrition over the last few months and I was able to have a conversation with Susan Bowerman, Registered Dietitian and Herbalife Nutrition’s Sr. Director of Worldwide Nutrition Education & Training. She shared so much helpful information, but most importantly, she told me that I need to be careful with my dinner. I need to have a meal that includes veggies or salads, and be careful with portion control. Sometimes when I come home from the gym at night I am starving, and I can definitely go overboard. By having stricter portion control, and replacing heavy carbohydrates (like pasta) with healthier choices like zucchini noodles, I will have better luck keeping things in check. One Pot Zucchini Lasagna is the perfect balanced meal choice for me.

Another important factor in tracking meals and staying on track is MEAL PLANNING!!!

Why meal planning is important:

• Meal planning 5-7 dinners a week is vital for staying on track. Shop for all meals on one day, and stick to your plan. You won't be tempted to stop at the drive-thru or pick up a less healthy option.
• Find the right meal plan for you! This Meal Plan Selection Tool, created by Susan Bowerman at Herbalife Nutrition, is designed to match your individual needs for protein and calories.
• Meal planning helps save money. When you aren't grabbing random things at the grocery store, and you actually have a list and recipes to correlate to what you are buying, you save money. Food items do not go wasted in the fridge and you utilize what you purchase.

Don't like following recipes? Use this easy Meal Builder from Herbalife Nutrition, to make your own meals!

I like that this One Pot Zucchini Lasagna is a healthy meal I can feel good about eating and feeding my family. Add this to your weekly meal plan and see how good it is for yourself! You can also download a ton of healthy recipes and more meal building tools from Herbalife Nutrition.

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Zoodle Lasagna Recipe

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

One Pot Zucchini Lasagna is the perfect low carb lasagna! Traditional lasagna flavors paired with healthy zucchini slices makes a delicious dinner!

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4

Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini peeled into strips
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 16 ounces mushrooms
• 2 TBS tomato Paste
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes no salt added
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces spinach leaves
• ½ cup part skim ricotta
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese part skim
• handful of fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Add beef to a dutch oven or large skillet over medium/high heat. Cook for 5 minutes, then break apart and cook 2 more minutes. Add onions, garlic, mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes (including liquid), pepper, and salt. Stir to combine, bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add spinach leaves and zucchini noodles, stir gently until spinach leaves are wilted; about 1 minute. Add mozzarella cheese; stir to combine. Turn off heat.
4. Add ricotta cheese in dollops around the top of the zucchini lasagna; cover and let sit for 2 minutes.
5. Serve and top with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Calories:  400 Protein: 41g Carbohydrate:  20g Fat:  19g Fiber:  7g

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- Allyson