Zucchini lasagna with ricotta and tomato sauce without pasta
Lasagna is one of those fabulous Italian dishes which can bring the whole family together. A good homemade lasagna is hard to resist.
My favourite one is lasagna with asparagus and ham that my mum makes and then the classic meat lasagna of course. If I am having people around for dinner it is easy to make a large lasagna the day before and then just pop it in the oven when they arrive.
This time I have tried a zucchini lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce without using any pasta. Something different, still very tasty and lighter too.
Maybe an idea for the weekend!
- Prep Time : 30 minutes
- Cook Time : 50 minutes
- Yield : 4
Ingredients
- ricotta cheese - 450 g - 2 cups
- mozzarella cheese - 300 g - just over 2- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- eggs - 2
- zucchini (courgettes) - 3 (large)
- tomato sauce - 400 ml - 14 fluid oz
- fresh basil leaves - 6
- shallot - 1
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- grated parmigiano cheese - 8 tbsp
Instructions
Chop the shallot finely and stir fry it in a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil.
Add the tomato sauce, the fresh torn basil leaves, salt and pepper. Cook for about 15 minutes over a medium heat.
Wash and trim the zucchini; with a potato peeler or a mandolin slice them thinly. Heat up a pan or a griddle pan and cook the zucchini slices for a minute each side enough to soften them.
In a bowl mix the ricotta, with the eggs, salt and pepper and 2 tbsp of grated parmigiano cheese. Chop the mozzarella.
In a baking dish spread a thin layer of tomato sauce, a layer of zucchini, the ricotta mixture, the mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmigiano cheese. Continue in layers until the end of your ingredients.
Finish off with a layer of zucchini and a generous sprinkle of parmigiano cheese.
Bake at 180C / 350F for 30 minutes. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Check out my video on how to prepare it:
More lasagna? Check out my vegetable and mushroom lasagna too.
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Zucchini instead of traditional pasta…a fantastic idea for a healthy low carbs and delicious dinner!
I love this especially at summer time
Molto appetitosa e invitante questa teglia di zucchine!!!
Grazie carissima!
Irresistible. This dish is another winner. Thanks Alida.
Thanks Elisabetta!
Adoro le lasagne, ottima la tua versione con zucchine e ricotta, leggera e gustosa, bravissima! Un bacione!
Amazing idea for the pasta! I am actually salivating watching the video and inspired to try it, soon.
I like to use something else other than pasta from time to time.
I do love zucchini in lasagne! I can see why this is your favorite!
Yes I like not to use pasta from time to time.
questo è davvero il piatto che fa per me, grazie !
Thank you for fantastic recipes. I use them for inspiration almost every day.
I am pleased you enjoy them Alma!
Hi, can I substitute the eggs with something?
I would just leave them out altogether. You could add some extra cheese if you like.