Summer Lasagna Recipe

Name: Summer Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/4 tsp. basil leaves; 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves; 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 3 medium zucchini (about 9-inches long); 1 large tomato, sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper; 1 c. Ricotta cheese; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. basil leaves
1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 medium zucchini (about 9-inches long)
1 large tomato, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1 tsp. parsley flakes
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1
Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper and oregano in small mixing bowl; set aside.
2
In medium bowl, combine Ricotta, Mozzarella and parsley.
3
Set aside.
4
Peel zucchini and cut off ends.
5
Slice zucchini lengthwise into strips.
6
Arrange strips in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
7
Cover with wax paper.
8
Microwave at High, 6 to 8 minutes or until fork-tender, rearranging after half the time.
9
Drain liquid; place zucchini on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
10
Cool slightly.
11
Layer 4 to 6 of the strips in the bottom of baking dish.
12
Reserve 6 strips for second layer. Spread Ricotta mixture over zucchini.
13
Layer with sliced tomatoes. Spread half of tomato sauce mixture over tomatoes; top with zucchini slices.
14
Pour remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with Parmesan.
15
Reduce power to 50% (Medium).
16
Microwave, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot in center.
17
Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce, 1/4 tsp. basil leaves, 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves, 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Summer Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Summer Lasagna

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