LASAGNE A LA COURGETTE

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The humble zucchini gets a lovely make-over in this beautiful lasagne. It is impressive enough to serve to guests, but easy enough to make for your family on a busy night, as it does not require you to pre-boil your lasagne noodles. I keep one in my freezer "just in case". It makes a filling supper when coupled with a salad - the meat-eaters in your life won't even notice it's vegetarian!

Provided by merron-iru kami

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb curly lasagna noodle
3 medium zucchini, juilenned (I use the food processor)
1 carrot, finely grated (optional)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
16 ounces skim milk ricotta cheese (I often make my own fresh farmer's cheese and substitute that)
1 egg
salt and pepper, to taste
5 cups tomato sauce (canned will work, I make my own)
1 cup water
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare vegetables if you have not done so already. Place them in a large bowl, salt them lightly and set aside.
  • Blend ricotta cheese, egg and all spices in a food processor or beat by hand until smooth. Add cheese mixture to zucchini and blend to incorporate.
  • Add water and pasta sauce, stir to combine. Add 1 cup of thinned sauce to the bottom of your lasagne pan, spreading it out to evenly coat the pan.
  • Now, begin layering uncooked lasagne noodles, then a third of the zucchini mixture, then another cup of sauce. Repeat until you run out of noodles (it should make approximately three layers).
  • Cover the pan tightly with tin foil and bake for one hour. (Lasagne may be frozen at this point). Just before serving, sprinkle with shredded parmesan (if using) and return to the over to bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.8, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 893.8, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 17.9

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