Zucchini Lasagna

Craving yummy lasagna but don't have the carbs in your diet?  Try using zucchini instead of noodles :) This is a great version of the classic comfort food that will not ruin your day!

Ingredients:

• 20 oz lean ground turkey
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
• 2 cans (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Lowfat Cottage Cheese
• 2 whole Beaten Eggs
• 1/2 cup Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 8oz Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
• 2.5 Zucchini's
• 4 cups of Spinach

Directions:

In a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any grease. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. 

In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons parsley, and 1 more teaspoon salt. Stir together well. Set aside. 

To assemble:
Arrange 4 slices of the zucchini in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese then a layer of spinach.  Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top

Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.

Either freeze, refrigerate for up to two days, or bake immediately: 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Makes 12 servings

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