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(2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)With fresh oven-bake Olivieri® Lasagna Sheets, this veggie baked pasta with roasted pesto zucchini makes a satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare.
Step 1
PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
Step 2
BRUSH zucchini slices with Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto.
Step 3
ARRANGE in single layer on large parchment paper–lined baking sheet.
Step 4
BAKE for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden and tender; set aside.
Step 5
RESERVE 1 cup (250 mL) Olivieri® Classic Marinara Sauce. SPREAD 1/2 cup (125 mL) marinara sauce on bottom of greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 6
LAYER Olivieri® Lasagna Sheets (trimming to fit), 1/2 cup (125 mL) marinara sauce, half the roasted zucchini, half the ricotta cheese and 1 cup (250 mL) mozzarella cheese in baking dish. REPEAT layers, ending with more lasagna sheets.
Step 7
TOP with 1 cup (250 mL) reserved marinara sauce, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 8
REDUCE oven temperature to 375°F.
Step 9
COVER lasagna with foil and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through.
Step 10
REMOVE foil and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. LET STAND for 5 minutes.
Step 11
SLICE and serve.
Tip: Substitute zucchini with Japanese eggplant for variation.
Contents
To get sturdy sheets of zucchini for your lasagna, it’s recommended to use a mandolin or sharp knife to slice the entire length of the squash into planks that are approximately 1/8 inch thick. This will give you a toothsome zucchini lasagna that stands out in terms of its taste and texture.
Courgette and Zucchini are the same vegetable with different names, courgette is French and zucchini is Italian. Zucchini is actually the plural form, and when referring to one vegetable, it’s called a zucchino. Both zucchini and courgettes belong to the pumpkin or squash species within the gourd family. These long, green or yellow vegetables can range in size from 10 to 30 centimeters.
If you’re in search of vegetarian recipes or trying to incorporate more vegetables into the meals of fussy eaters, see our blog post for Delicious Dinners with Zucchini. This versatile vegetable provides a subtle yet invigorating taste to your dishes. You can explore with us some of our preferred and gratifying meals featuring zucchini that your entire family will enjoy.
Each lasagna has its own style. When making one, it’s best to aim high and try to prepare it with skill. At Olivieri®, we are happy to share with you the best techniques in our blog post entitled How to Make the Perfect Lasagna. By adhering to our professional guidance, you can prepare a lasagna that will please everyone at the dinner table.
For more tips and tricks, we’re inviting you to our kitchen where you can find the latest advice on how to get the best out of Olivieri® products.
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