A savory low-carb dish layering ground beef, ricotta, tomato sauce, and zucchini ribbons in one skillet.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into thin ribbons
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Meats
04 - 1 lb lean ground beef
→ Dairy
05 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
06 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Sauce & Canned Goods
08 - 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
09 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Seasonings
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1 tsp dried basil
12 - 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Oils
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Layer half the zucchini ribbons over the beef mixture. Spread half the ricotta cheese over the zucchini, then sprinkle with one-third of the mozzarella and some Parmesan.
05 - Repeat layering with remaining zucchini ribbons, ricotta, another third of the mozzarella, and Parmesan. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
06 - Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
07 - Place skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese if desired. Serve hot.
