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Ria Gandhi | ππ£π‘ππ£π πΎπ€πππ/ πππ§π¨π€π£ππ‘ ππ§πππ£ππ§ on Instagram: "HIGH PROTEIN COURGETTE LASAGNA ππ₯ Naturally low in cals n carbs | Super high in protein Iβve tried both beef and turkey & both were DELICIOUS π€€ C: 327cals / P: 42g (per serving) Serves 4: π₯Low cal cooking spray 2/3 large courgettes, sliced about 1/4 inch thick π For the sauce: Low cal oil spray 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small white onion, diced 500g 5% beef mince or lean turkey mince 400g tinned tomato 4 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoon dried oregano Small handful of basil, finely chopped 1 teaspoon paprika Red pepper flakes, if desired 1 teaspoon salt Lots of freshly ground black pepper 100g butternut squash (optional) π§For the cheese sauce: 200g low fat cottage cheese 1 egg 3-4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese salt and pepper 4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese (light) Method: π₯Courgettes: * Preheat oven to 190 C * Use a Y peeler to create thin ribbons of courgette. * Pat ribbons dry using a clean piece of kitchen roll, place onto a greased baking tray and sprinkle with salt. * Pop into the oven for 15-20 mins until dry. Do not skip this step. π Tomato Sauce: * Spray a non-stick pan with oil. Add in the garlic and white onion, fry until golden brown. * Add your beef or turkey into the pan and cook on a medium heat until browned all over. * Pour in the tinned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, paprika, basil, parsley and pepper. * Simmer on a low heat for at least 20 minutes until THICK. * Add salt to taste. * Remove from heat to thicken and cool. π§Cheese Sauce: * Blend cottage cheese, mozzarella and egg in a processor or blender. * Stir in the parmesan and add salt and pepper to taste. Assembly: * Start by adding your tomato sauce into a baking dish (I used 11x7β) * Layer your courgettes until sauce is covered. * Generously top with your cheese sauce. * Repeat this until you have three layers of each. Finish with your white sauce and top with more parmesan. * Bake in the oven for 30-35 mins until golden and bubbling. β€οΈβπ₯β€οΈβπ₯β€οΈβπ₯"