Craving lasagna without the carbs? This high-protein zucchini lasagna is cheesy, comforting, and surprisingly light. Made with simple ingredients and no pasta, it’s perfect for classic eaters, diabetics, keto followers, and Weight Watchers fans alike — one dish, four lifestyle-friendly options 😋🥒🔥
🥒🍝 Classic Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
- ½ lb ground beef
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Slice zucchini thin. Lightly salt and pat dry to remove moisture.
- Cook and season ground beef.
- Layer beef, marinara, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and zucchini in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers once.
- Top with extra marinara and mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- ½ lb lean ground beef (90/10 or leaner)
- ¾ cup part-skim mozzarella
- ½ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup no-sugar-added marinara
Instructions
- Salt zucchini slices heavily and pat dry.
- Cook beef with garlic and Italian seasoning (no sugar).
- Layer beef, marinara, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and zucchini.
- Repeat layers and top lightly with cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
✔ Low glycemic • No added sugar • Blood-sugar friendly
🥑 Keto Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- ½ lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 cup full-fat mozzarella
- ½ cup full-fat cottage cheese or ricotta
- ¼–⅓ cup low-carb marinara
Instructions
- Pat zucchini completely dry to avoid moisture.
- Brown beef with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer beef, cheese, zucchini, and minimal marinara.
- Repeat layers once.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until bubbly.
✔ High fat • Very low carb • Keto approved
⚖️ Weight Watchers Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini (0 points)
- ½ lb 96% lean ground beef
- ½ cup fat-free mozzarella
- ½ cup fat-free cottage cheese
- ½ cup no-sugar marinara
Instructions
- Slice and salt zucchini; pat dry.
- Cook lean beef with seasoning only.
- Layer beef, marinara, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and zucchini.
- Repeat layers.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
✔ Low points • High protein • WW friendly
⭐ Pro Tip (All Versions)
The thinner the zucchini, the better the texture. Salting and drying is key for a firm, non-watery lasagna 👌
🍝 Classic Zucchini Lasagna
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: ~380 kcal
- Protein: ~38 g
- Carbohydrates: ~12 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Fat: ~20 g
🩺 Diabetic-Friendly Zucchini Lasagna
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Protein: ~40 g
- Carbohydrates: ~9 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Fat: ~16 g
✔ No added sugar
✔ Low glycemic load
🥑 Keto Zucchini Lasagna
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: ~36 g
- Net Carbs: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Fat: ~28 g
✔ High fat
✔ Very low carb
⚖️ Weight Watchers Zucchini Lasagna
Nutrition (per serving):
- Calories: ~310 kcal
- Protein: ~42 g
- Carbohydrates: ~8 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Fat: ~8 g
Estimated WW Points: ⭐ 3–4 points (depending on brands)
⭐ Final Note
This meal is:
- High protein
- Low carb
- Gluten-free
- Easily adjustable for diabetic, keto & WW lifestyles
