Zucchini Lasagna Recipe
Delicious healthy pasta noodle substitution for the perfect weekend dinner.
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 whole Zucchini Cut in long, thin strips. It's best to use a mandolin to slice.
- 1 cup Ricotta
- 1 cup Italian Cheese or Cheese blend
- 24 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Dill / chopped
- 1 teaspoon Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Garlic / minced
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preparing the zucchini: Using a mandolin or vegetable peeler make long thin slices. It takes two slices per serving of lasagna.You could use a knife to make long cuts as well. Just make sure you do not cut them too thick or they will not bend into shape.
- Filling: Add ricotta, cheese blend, dill, parsley, garlic, salt & pepper to a medium-sized bowl and mix the ingredients. Whip the egg separately in a bowl and then add. Helps make sure the egg incorporates well.
- Building the lasagna: Prep the casserole dish, spread tomato sauce over the bottom of the casserole dish. Add a small amount of Italian cheese blend to the top of the tomato sauce.The zucchini - Lay two thin strips of zucchini on top of each other in the shape of a cross. Lay each zucchini piece on top. Perpendicular / 90 degrees.Add the filling to the middle of the zucchini. Just enough that it will not ooze out the sides.
- Folding the zucchini: Start with the zucchini piece on the bottom of the X and bring it up over the top, repeating with both sides and both pieces. You'll end up with a small bundle. Flip over 180 degrees and place on top of the tomato sauce in the casserole dish. The seam should be facing downwards to keep it wrapped in shape.Add a small amount of cheese to the top of each individual zucchini serving. Sprinkle additional cheese around the casserole dish for extra cheese goodness in the sauce.The cheese will create a nice presentation.
- Baking: Position the oven rack to the middle. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve asap.
- Garnish with Julianne of sweet basil.
Notes
About Zucchini:
- Zucchini is a type of squash that is often used in recipes. It is a great source of nutrients, including vitamins A and C.
- Zucchini can be eaten raw or cooked and is a versatile ingredient that can be added to many different dishes.
- Some popular zucchini recipes include zucchini bread, zucchini pasta, and zucchini soup. Zucchini is also a good choice for vegetarians, as it provides important nutrients like protein and fiber.