Easy Zucchini Lasagna USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
This lasagna is a delicious summer version of a popular comfort food that made its debut in Italy during the Middle Ages. Zucchini, also called “green Italian squash,” is a highly anticipated spring vegetable in Italy, where it has been incorporated into numerous recipes.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 1 piece provides 1 oz equivalent meat alternate, ½ cup vegetable, and ½ oz equivalent grains.SOURCE Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 2½ oz (2½ oz equals ½ cup plus 2 Tbsp) Mozzarella cheese, low-fat, shredded
- 1 cup Cottage cheese, fat-free
- 3 Tbsp Tomato paste, canned, low-sodium
- 1 cup Tomato sauce, canned
- 1 tsp Oregano, dried
- 1 tsp Basil, dried
- 2 5⁄8 oz (½ cup plus 1 Tbsp) Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 cloves (1 clove is about ½ tsp minced) Garlic, fresh, minced
- ¼ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled thinly sliced
- 3⅔ oz (6 sheets) Lasagna noodles, enriched, over ready
- 1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, fresh, shredded
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of mozzarella cheese, and set aside for later use.
- Make cheesy tomato sauce: combine remaining mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, tomato paste, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, onions, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Divide zucchini evenly into two parts, about ¾ cup.
- Lightly coat a medium baking dish (about 8" x 8") with nonstick cooking spray.
- Assembly:First layer. Spread ¾ cup of cheesy tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of each steam table pan. Cover sauce with 3 sheets of oven-ready lasagna noodles. Then, cover noodles with ¾ cup of zucchini slicesSecond layer. Repeat first layer.Third layer. Top layers 1 and 2 with the remaining cheesy tomato sauce (about ¾ cup), and then finish by sprinkling on the reserved shredded mozzarella cheese (⅓ cup) and the Parmesan cheese (1 Tbsp).
- Cover tightly with foil, and bake until zucchini is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Remove foil, and bake uncovered until cheese starts to brown slightly, approximately 15 minutes. Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Let lasagna stand 10 minutes before serving.
- Cut into 6 even pieces. Serve 1 piece.Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Easy Zucchini Lasagna USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 1 piece (2" x 3¾")
Calories 171
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 434mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
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Yield / Volume