Description
This Zucchini and Meat Sauce Bake is a hearty and delicious dish perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchinis (sliced into thin rounds)
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp butter (for béchamel)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup grated Parmesan or Gruyère cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice zucchinis, lightly salt them, and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg; simmer for 15 minutes.
- For béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- In a baking dish, layer zucchini slices, meat sauce, and béchamel repeatedly until all ingredients are used up.
- Top with grated cheese and bake uncovered for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Feel free to substitute the meat with a plant-based alternative for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg