Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna No Pasta Used Recipes

VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI LASAGNA (NO PASTA USED)

Steps:

• 1. NOTE: You will need some extra seasonings when you use your favorite spaghetti sauce in this dish but feel free to use more or less to your own liking. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut unpeeled zucchini into long slices about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Cook in boiling water just until it begins to soften but not until it becomes limp, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, parsley, seasonings, 1/2 of the parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the bread crumbs in a bowl. Set aside.
• 2. In a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, spoon a layer of tomato sauce using a little less than 1/2 the sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 of the remaining bread crumbs over sauce. Arrange layer of 1/2 of the zucchini slices over bread crumbs. Spoon 1/2 of the reserved ricotta mixture on top of the zucchini. Sprinkle with 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Arrange the rest of the zucchini over this, next layer remaining tomato sauce and then the remaining bread crumbs. Top with remaining ricotta mixture. Finally top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
• 3. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour or until top is brown. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA (NO PASTA!)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half, then cut each half lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick strips. Spread on pans in a single layer. Season with Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Bake 25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, cook, stirring to break up clumps, until no longer pink. Stir in pasta sauce and 1/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, remove from heat.
• Remove zucchini from oven and reduce heat to 375 degrees.
• In a blender combine cottage cheese, remaining salt and pepper, basil, egg yolks and 2 TBS parmesan. Pulse until all ingredients are blended and smooth.
• Sprinkle 2 TBS bread crumbs in bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Top with half the zucchini, covering bottom of dish. Spread cottage cheese mixture over zucchini. Sprinkle with 3 TBS bread crumbs. Top with remaining zucchini. Sprinkle with 3 TBS bread crumbs. Top with turkey mixture. Spread mozzarella over turkey. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake at 375 degrees until cheese is browned and sides are bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.

NO PASTA VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Slice the eggplants lengthwise into long, 1/4-inch strips.
• Use 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to season both sides.
• Place the strips on a nonstick or greased baking sheet; bake for 5-7 minutes on each side.
• You may also grill the vegetable strips.
• Decrease oven temperature to 350°.
• With a fork, mix together the ricotta, egg white, chives, and remaining salt and pepper.
• Spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce on the bottom of an oblong dish, about 13 x 9 inches.
• Then place a single layer of vegetables on top.
• Evenly spread half the ricotta mixture on top of the vegetables.
• Place another layer of vegetables on that, and the remaining ricotta, and top with the remaining vegetables.
• Cover with the remaining sauce, then evenly distribute the mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
• Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
• Remove the foil for the last 5-10 minutes.