Zucchini Lasagna

 

Serves: 4

 

 

4 cups zucchini - sliced lengthwise                            

1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese                                      

6 ounces mozzarella cheese                                     

1 ounce of Parmesan cheese                                        

1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce                                     

1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder                                     

½ teaspoon basil                                              

1 teaspoon of oregano                                             

 

Steam zucchini over boiling water until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes and drain.

 

In a medium bowl combine ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese; reserving 1 Tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese for the topping.

 

In small bowl combine tomato sauce, garlic powder, basil and oregano.

 

Place a small amount of the sauce in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable spray.  top with a layer of zucchini, then dot with a layer of cheese.  Add a layer of sauce, then more zucchini, and remaining cheese.  Top with remaining zucchini, then remaining sauce.  Press mixture down gently with the back of a spoon.  Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

 

Bake 30 minutes at 350º.  Let stand 10 minutes before serving.