Ingredients

1 lb ground beef

1 garlic clove, minced

15 oz tomato sauce

1 tsp salt

1 tsp basil

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp marjoram

14 oz whole milk ricotta cheese

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1 egg

4 medium zucchini

2 tbsp low-carb bake mix

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Brown the beef with garlic in a large skillet,

Drain off any fat.

Stir in tomato sauce, salt, basil, oregano, thyme, and marjoram then simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg.

Scrub zucchini and slice lengthwise.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Lightly oil a baking dish then layer the zucchini and sprinkle it with a baking mix.

Top with ricotta cheese, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese.

Top with remaining zucchini and sprinkle with remaining bake mix.

Top with the remaining ricotta cheese mixture, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese.

Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over top.

Bake uncovered for 1 hour.

Let stand about 15 minutes before serving.