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

gillani shah
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This lasagna is disgusting. I would not recommend it to anyone.


The Lone Wolf
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lasagna didn't turn out well. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Tina Ponga
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This lasagna was too heavy for my taste. I think it would be better with less cheese.


Camilla nielsen
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out dry. I think I should have added more sauce.


Auzar Abbas
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


jasoda subba
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Phill Al
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I love the combination of flavors in this lasagna. The pesto and goat cheese add a nice touch.


Alamin Tiktok live
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This lasagna is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Mahmudl Hssan
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Shobi Khan Tanoli
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rima Thapa
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Thujan Thujan
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This lasagna is a great way to use up all the fresh summer vegetables from my garden. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


sujon sarker
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Tara Shipplett
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This summer garden lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were fresh and delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.