Andy's Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients:​

• 2-3 zucchini sheeted

• 1 green bell pepper diced

• 1 red bell pepper diced

• 1 orange bell pepper diced

• 1 yellow bell pepper diced

• 1/2 large onion diced

• 10 garlic cloves minced

• 12 ounces tomato paste

• 2 pounds ground pork

• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded

• 16 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded

• 13 ounces turkey sausage diced

• 24 ounces small curd cottage cheese

• salt

• black pepper

• garlic powder

• cumin

Utensils:​

• vegetable sheeter

• large skillet

• large mixing bowl

• large baking dish

• knife

• mixing spatula

• large spoon

​Instructions:​

1. prepare ingredients

2. preheat the oven to 375°F

Vegetables:​

1. heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil

2. add the 4 diced bell peppers to the skillet

3. add 1/2 of a large diced onion to the skillet and saute together with the spatula

4. sprinkle salt, black pepper, and cumin to taste to the veggies

5. add the 10 minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook until the veggies become soft, stirring occasionally, then add them to a large mixing bowl

Meat:​​

1. turn the skillet to a medium-low heat and add 2 tbsp of olive oil

2. add 13 oz of diced turkey sausage to the skillet and saute until it is partially crispy and beginning to brown then add it to the large mixing bowl along with the cooked vegetables

3. add 2 lbs of ground pork to the now empty skillet

4. sprinkle black pepper, cumin, and garlic powder to taste to the pork

5. saute until it begins to brown a little, breaking it apart as it cooks with the spatula, then add it to the large mixing bowl with the vegetables and sausage

Lasagna:​​

1. get the large mixing bowl containing the cooked veggies and meat and add 12 oz of tomato paste

2. using the spatula mix everything together until it's been evenly distributed

3. in a large baking dish lay out an even layer of the sheeted zucchini so that it covers the bottom of the dish

4. using a large spoon add 1/2 of the meat/veggie mixture evenly on top of the zucchini

5. add 1/2 of cottage cheese (12 oz) evenly on top of the meat/veggie mix

6. add 1/2 of the shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz) evenly on top of the cottage cheese

7. add 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) evenly on top of the cheddar cheese

8. repeat this process once more starting with the sheeted zucchini then place the lasagna in the oven at 375°F for about 30 minutes or until the cheese begins to brown

9. once the lasagna is cooked remove it from the oven and allow it to sit out for 10-20 minutes to cool

When you are ready for serving cut the lasagna into 12 squares and use a spatula to serve yourself a piece onto a plate.