17/04/2026
Easy Zucchini Lasagne
For 6 people
Ingredients
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves crushed
800g Beef Mince
1 tbs tomato paste
2 cups (480g) grated carrot
400g can crushed tomatoes
6 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
4 zucchinis finely sliced
Cheat’s white sauce
300g firm ricotta
2 Eggs
200g grated cheese (Mozzarella or tasty)
Method
Step 1- Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook, stirring until the onion softens. Add garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the mince and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up lumps, until the mince browns. Stir in tomato paste, carrot, tomato and thyme. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 mins or until mixture thickens slightly.
Step 2- Cut zucchini lengthways into 3mm-thick slices. Arrange half the zucchini in a single layer on the lined trays. Bake for 5-6 mins or until zucchini softens. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
Step 3- To make the cheat’s white sauce, combine the ricotta, eggs and half the cheese in a large bowl.
Step 4- Spread one-third of the mince mixture over the base of a 2L baking dish and top with one-third of the zucchini. Repeat layering twice with the remaining mince mixture and zucchini. Spread the white sauce over the zucchini layer and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
Step 5- Bake for 20-25 mins or until the cheese melts and is golden brown and mixture is bubbling.