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A close-up of a serving of zucchini lasagna on a green plate. The lasagna features layers of zucchini, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and melted cheese on top, with some sauce and cheese spilling over the side. A fork is partially visible in the background.
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Low Carb Lasagna Roll Ups with Zucchini

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Author Brooke Burks

Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini squash sliced into 20 strips
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic fresh minced
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 8 ounces tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 1-2 tablespoons parsley divided
  • 1-2 tablespoons basil divided
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or dutch oven over low to medium heat, cook onions and garlic in avocado oil. Add in ground beef and Italian sausage and brown. Drain if needed and add back in.
    2 tablespoons Avocado oil, 1/2 cup onion, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1.5 pounds lean ground beef, 1/2 pound turkey Italian sausage
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste and half of the salt, pepper, parsley and basil. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
    28 ounces diced tomatoes, 8 ounces tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1-2 tablespoons parsley, 1-2 tablespoons basil
  • While the sauce simmers, slice zucchini using a mandolin slicer or vegetable peeler. Mix ricotta, parmesan cheese and other half of salt, pepper, parsley and basil in a medium bowl. Spread a spoonful on each zucchini slice and roll up. Place in casserole dish seam side down in a single layer.
    3 zucchini squash, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1-2 tablespoons parsley, 1.5 cups ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1-2 tablespoons basil
  • Pour prepared marinara over the top, covering completely. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Allow to rest for 5 or so minutes before serving.
    2 cups mozzarella cheese

Nutrition(All values are estimates only)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 898mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 999IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 6mg

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