Best 7 Summer Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing summer lasagna recipes, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. These variations offer a refreshing take on traditional lasagna, perfect for warm-weather gatherings. From the vibrant flavors of roasted vegetables to the lightness of zucchini noodles, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures in the summer lasagna with roasted vegetables, where sun-kissed tomatoes, zucchini, and bell peppers blend harmoniously with creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. Craving a gluten-free option? Our zucchini lasagna offers a delectable alternative, featuring tender zucchini slices layered with a flavorful blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, all enveloped in a rich tomato sauce. And for a truly unique twist, try the summer lasagna with pesto sauce, where vibrant basil pesto replaces traditional tomato sauce, creating a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

NO-BAKE SUMMER LASAGNA



No-Bake Summer Lasagna image

These lasagnas are light yet substantial. Best of all, you don't have to turn on the oven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup ricotta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 lasagna noodles, broken in half crosswise
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved if large and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add garlic and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly broken down, about 3 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil and zucchini to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl and stir in basil.
  • Place some tomatoes on four plates; top with a noodle and small spoonfuls ricotta, zucchini, and more tomatoes. Repeat layering twice, then top with remaining noodles and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g

SUMMER STOVE-TOP LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Summer Stove-Top Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, dried parsley, swiss chard, kosher salt, unsalted butter, garlic, all-purpose flour, warm milk, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, olive oil, warm water, no boil lasagna noodles, frozen peas, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil

Provided by Rie McClenny

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 bunch swiss chard, roughly chopped, washed and dried
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups warm milk
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
warm water, for soaking noodles
9 oz no boil lasagna noodles
10 oz frozen peas, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch (30 cm) cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, until the garlic starts to soften but not brown. Add the oregano and parsley and cook for about 30 seconds more, until fragrant. Add the Swiss chard and salt and cook until the chard wilts, 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Wipe out the pan.
  • Make the béchamel: Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic to the pan and cook until softened and fragrant, but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes, until the mixture bubbles but has not yet started to brown.
  • Slowly stream in the warm milk, starting with just a few splashes, whisking constantly. The mixture will be very clumpy at first, but will eventually come together as a thin sauce. Cook until the mixture begins to simmer, and then reduce the heat to low and cook, still stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Add the salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg and whisk to incorporate. Pour the béchamel into a liquid measuring cup, but do not scrape out the pan. You want a thin coating of sauce left in the bottom of the skillet.
  • Assemble the lasagna: Add the olive oil to the pan and whisk into the béchamel.
  • Pour warm water into a glass baking dish. Dip each lasagna noodle in the warm water for a few seconds, then lay in the skillet, breaking as needed to fit. Once you have a single layer at the bottom of the pan, top with ⅓ of the béchamel, ⅓ of the frozen peas, ⅓ of the sautéed Swiss chard, ⅓ of the mozzarella, and ⅓ of the Parmesan. Repeat to make 2 more layers with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover the skillet with 2-3 layers of foil and seal tightly to ensure no steam escapes.
  • Cook the lasagna over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes, until a toothpick slides easily through the noodles.
  • Uncover the lasagna and top with the basil. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SKILLET LASAGNA WITH SPINACH AND SUMMER SQUASH



Skillet Lasagna With Spinach and Summer Squash image

Lasagna in the summer? It's fine food for those long, breezy summer days when you need to fill your belly without turning on the oven. This one-pan stovetop lasagna is a true crowd-pleaser, with rich tomato, oozing cheese and just enough squash and spinach to skip salad for the night. Using no-cook lasagna, you can cook this entirely over a low flame, covered. (Use foil if you don't have a lid that fits your pan.) Be sure to start with a well-seasoned cast-iron pan, and never let the tomato sauce boil, which can be hard on your pan and on the flavor of your sauce. If your cast-iron seasoning isn't in tip-top shape, try this in a stainless-steel skillet instead; you'll still get all the depth and aroma, and that same stove-to-table ease that will make this a repeat meal all year long.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 zucchini, chopped (6 ounces)
1 yellow squash, chopped (10 ounces)
2 packed cups baby spinach leaves
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 sheets (half a 9-ounce package) no-cook or oven-ready lasagna noodles
8 ounces fresh ricotta cheese (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 ounces finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving (about 1/3 cup)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
Handful of small basil leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a well-seasoned large cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softening, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 5 minutes more. Increase the heat to medium, add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook until soft and lightly golden, 10 minutes more, adding the spinach in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Stir constantly until the spinach is wilted. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a plate.
  • While the vegetables cook, crush the tomatoes with a potato masher in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Spoon a thin layer over the bottom of the pan (about 1/3 of the tomatoes). Add 4 lasagna sheets, breaking off the edges to fit into the curved edges of the pan. Top with half the vegetables, and drop half the ricotta by spoonfuls over the top. Repeat with another 1/3 of the tomatoes, the remaining vegetables and ricotta. Top with another layer of 4 lasagna sheets, the remaining sauce, and layer the Parmesan and mozzarella over the top.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper, cover and cook over a low simmer until the pasta is soft and the cheese has completely melted, 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook on medium-high until the tomato has thickened, 5 minutes more. Set aside to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes, before cutting. Sprinkle basil and more Parmesan over the lasagna and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 579, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1158 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

STOVE TOP SUMMER LASAGNA



Stove Top Summer Lasagna image

I never realized you could make lasagna on the stove top til I tried this recipe! It was perfect and easy! This recipe was shown to me by a cook named Pleclare. She found this recipe in a Woman's World magazine. The photo is my own.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb plum tomatoes-chopped (4cups)**see note
4 Tbsp fresh basil-chopped
1-15oz container ricotta cheese
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 onion-chopped
2 clove fresh garlic-minced
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 c dry white wine-not cooking wine
9 oz box oven-ready lasagna noodles-broken into thirds
8 oz mini mozarella balls
**note when i made this i used more than this. you can even use your own sauce recipe.

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 c tomatoes and 1 Tbs basil; reserve In seperate bowl,combine ricotta and parmesan;reserve.
  • 2. In 10" non-stick skillet,heat oil over med. heat. Add onion,garlic,salt,pepper and remaining 3 cups tomatoes;cook stirring until softened,12 to 15 mins. Stir in wine and 1/2 c water,boil 1 min. Transfer to bowl;stir in remaining 3 Tbs basil.
  • 3. In same skillet,spread 3/4 c sauce. Top with 6 noodle pieces,1/2 ricotta mixture and 1/3 of mini mozzarella balls. Repeat. Add noodles and remaining sauce.. Bring to boil. Cover;reduce heat to med-low. cook till noodles are tender ,30 mins.
  • 4. Remove skillet from heat. Top with remaining mozzarella balls. Cover;let stand until melted,5 mins. Top with reserved tomato-basil mixture.

SUMMER GARDEN LASAGNA



Summer Garden Lasagna image

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

NO-BAKE SUMMER LASAGNA



NO-BAKE SUMMER LASAGNA image

Categories     Pasta     Vegetable     Stir-Fry     Quick & Easy     Kosher

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup ricotta
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 lasagna noodles, broken in half crosswise
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes, halved
2 zucchini (about 1 pound total), halved if large and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add garlic and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly broken down, about 3 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil and zucchini to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl and stir in basil. Place some tomatoes on four plates; top with a noodle and small spoonfuls ricotta, zucchini, and more tomatoes. Repeat layering twice, then top with remaining noodles and tomatoes. Garnish with basil.

SUMMER LASAGNA



Summer Lasagna image

Zucchini takes the place of pasta in this recipe, making it lighter than a regular lasagna. Most people don't realize that there is no pasta and think it delicious.

Provided by PATRICIA MARY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup finely chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
5 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips.
1 cup cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. Drain juices. Mix the onion, green bell pepper, carrots, garlic, and tomato sauce into the skillet. Season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  • In the bottom of the prepared baking dish, layer 1/2 the zucchini strips. In a bowl, beat together the cottage cheese and egg, and spread over the zucchini. Scoop 1/2 the beef mixture over the cottage cheese and egg mixture, and sprinkle with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining zucchini, beef mixture, and mozzarella. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to sit 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 569.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • To make the lasagna noodles from scratch, you will need a pasta maker or a rolling pin. If you don't have either of these, you can use store-bought lasagna noodles.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil instead. However, fresh basil will give the lasagna a more intense flavor.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in the lasagna. Some popular choices include mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and cheddar.
  • If you want to make the lasagna ahead of time, you can assemble it and then bake it just before serving. You can also freeze the lasagna for up to 3 months.
  • When you are ready to serve the lasagna, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Summer lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables and herbs. The lasagna can be made ahead of time and frozen, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights. With its creamy sauce, tender noodles, and layers of cheese and vegetables, summer lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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