SUMMER GARDEN LASAGNA

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This no-guilt lasagna is packed with summer-fresh flavors from your garden or market. You may use more or less ricotta cheese, if desired.

Provided by Cynthia Ross

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
3 ears corn, shucked
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 zucchini, sliced into long ribbons using a vegetable peeler, discarding the seedy core
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 (9 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x6-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the cobs and discard cobs.
  • Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute zucchini ribbons with a pinch of salt and black pepper in hot oil until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat remaining extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour 1/3 of the marinara sauce into the onion mixture; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, stir in cream, and cook until sauce is slightly reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour 1/3 of the marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the marinara sauce, trimming noodles as necessary to fit the baking dish. Spread zucchini ribbons over the noodle layer and top with another layer of lasagna noodles.
  • Spread ricotta cheese over the lasagna noodles and place another layer of noodles atop the cheese. Pour marinara-cream mixture over the noodles and top with corn kernels.
  • Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the corn kernels and top noodles with spinach. Add a final layer of noodles and top noodles with remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking lasagna until cheese is browned and beginning to bubble, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.5 calories, Carbohydrate 83.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 677.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Xolani Nxele
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This lasagna is a must-try for any lasagna lover.


Alamin shikeh
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I can't wait to try this lasagna. It looks amazing.


Tata lamaro Hellen
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This lasagna is perfect for a special occasion.


Ammara Sheikh
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I'm always looking for new lasagna recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Tiko Tiko
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This lasagna is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ezakiel Wekesa
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I love how this lasagna is made with whole wheat noodles. It makes it a healthier choice.


nsuka isaac
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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


qadir bux
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This lasagna is so good, I could eat it every day.


Azmatkhanazmat Azmatkhanazmat
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my favorite summer recipes.


Nouman Writes
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This lasagna is a great way to use up all the fresh vegetables from your garden.


Darron
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Kayode Depiver (Iconic Motivation)
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This lasagna is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it can be served hot or cold.


Tanisa Sikdar
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My kids loved this lasagna. They're usually picky eaters, but they ate every bite.


Reginald Kalama
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I wasn't sure how I would like this lasagna, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


Mary Cela
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The combination of zucchini, tomatoes, and basil in this lasagna is divine.


Bijay Mahato
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This lasagna was so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me.


Rayne Hall
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I love how this lasagna is packed with fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.


Afnaan Sheikh
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This summer garden lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were fresh and delicious, and the dish was easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.