Ingredients

• 2-3 medium zucchini , sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 lb lean ground beef (96/4)
• 1-2 Trader Joe’s Pomodoro Sauce 24 oz
• Ricotta skim milk cheese
• 3/4 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 1/2  to 1 cup of  mozzarella cheese,  shredded
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1/4 of parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

• Cook meat in pan with olive oil until meat is brown and tender.  You may want to add an onion for flavor if desired.
• Slice zucchini into long strips approx 1/2 of inch thick. Put zucchini in microwave to soften for approximately 1-2 minutes.
• Preheat oven to eventually set at 350 degrees.
• In rectangular baking-roasting pan, drizzle and spread olive oil to avoid zucchini sticking to pan.  Arrange one layer of soft zucchini in pan (vertical/horizontal but make sure layer is complete)
• Spread and pat one layer of ricotta cheese on zucchini.
• Follow with a layer of Pomodoro Sauce and lean beef .
• Sprinkle parmesan cheese and a layer of mozzarella to follow.
• Last, layer with spinach leaves.
• Begin, next layer of zucchini and continue process.
• Put in oven for approximately 45 minutes or until boiling.
• Let sit for approximate 15 minutes to allow zucchini and cheeses to slightly harden.