Zucchini-and-Spinach Lasagna
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Relish magazine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: pasta
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz.) container whipped chive-and-onion
- cream cheese
- 1 (15 oz.) container ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tsp. salt
- 5 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 lb.)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 (10 oz.) pkg. fresh spinach
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 (7 oz.) pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Directions
- Preheat, oven to 435 degrees.
- Stir together first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
- Sauté zucchini in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add spinach; gently toss until wilted.
- Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Spoon one-third of vegetables into a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish; top with 2 noodles and one-third of ricotta mixture. Repeat twice. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake, covered with lightly greased aluminum foil, at 425 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and noodles are tender. Uncover and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes. Garnish, if desired.