Summer Lasagna
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 tsp. basil leaves
- 1/4 tsp. oregano leaves
- 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 3 medium zucchini (about 9-inches long)
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt and pepper
- 1 c. Ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp. parsley flakes
- 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper and oregano in small mixing bowl; set aside.
- In medium bowl, combine Ricotta, Mozzarella and parsley.
- Set aside.
- Peel zucchini and cut off ends.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into strips.
- Arrange strips in 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- Cover with wax paper.
- Microwave at High, 6 to 8 minutes or until fork-tender, rearranging after half the time.
- Drain liquid; place zucchini on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- Cool slightly.
- Layer 4 to 6 of the strips in the bottom of baking dish.
- Reserve 6 strips for second layer. Spread Ricotta mixture over zucchini.
- Layer with sliced tomatoes. Spread half of tomato sauce mixture over tomatoes; top with zucchini slices.
- Pour remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Reduce power to 50% (Medium).
- Microwave, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot in center.
- Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6.
tomato sauce, basil, oregano leaves, mozzarella cheese, zucchini, tomato, onion, salt, ricotta cheese, parsley flakes, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1003924 (may not work)