Set Sail Lasagna

Name: Set Sail Lasagna
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound ground beef; kosher salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup jarred marinara sauce; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste; 1 cup ricotta; 1 cup mozzarella, shredded; parsley, to taste, chopped, for garnish

Vegetable Oven Italian

Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

About

Water you looking for in a delicious dinner? You want something that'll really anchor you down, right? Well, get ready for Set Sail Lasagna! This healthier version of an Italian favorite uses tender zucchinis as the delicious vessels to get all that meaty, saucy goodness in your belly. One bite and you'll exclaim, "You've yacht to be kidding!" It's really that good. You might think we're a little craz-sea but we're not below a little pier pressure to get you to try it! Hearty, cheesy, and surprisingly delicious, go on Set Sail Lasagna, take a bow!

Ingredients

4 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 pound ground beef
kosher salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup jarred marinara sauce
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1 cup ricotta
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
parsley, to taste, chopped, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Use a sharp knife to score each of the zucchini halves.

Step 3 -Use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh from each of the zucchinis to create 8 zucchini boats. Discard the flesh or save for another use.

Step 4 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.

Step 5 -Add the onions to the heated oil and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 6 -Add the garlic to the onions and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 7 -Add the ground beef to the onion mixture and cook, while crumbling, until it is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Step 8 -Add the salt, the pepper, the marinara sauce, and the red pepper flakes to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Cook until the meat sauce is heated through.

Step 9 -Evenly spoon the ricotta into the hollowed out portion of each of the zucchini boats, then evenly top with the meat sauce.

Step 10 -Evenly sprinkle each of the filled zucchini boats with the mozzarella.

Step 11 -Bake the filled zucchini boats until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.

Step 12 -Serve the zucchini boats garnished with the parsley.

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