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No-Bake Summer Lasagna

WHY IT’S LIGHT Unlike traditional versions of lasagna, which are filled and topped with cheese and meat sauce before baking, this seasonal, no-bake variation relies on fresh vegetables for the filling. For an even lighter preparation, use part-skim ricotta cheese.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1

/2 cup ricotta cheese

3

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

3

tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Coarse salt and ground pepper

8

lasagna noodles, broken in half crosswise

1

garlic clove, minced

2

pints grape tomatoes, halved

2

medium zucchini, thinly sliced

2

tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons oil; season with salt and pepper. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until al dente according to package instructions; drain.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add garlic and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to a bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the zucchini to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until zucchini are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to another bowl and stir in basil.

    Step 3

    Divide one-third of the tomatoes among four plates; top each with a noodle half and small spoonfuls of ricotta, zucchini, and more tomatoes. Repeat with remaining noodles and tomatoes. Garnish with additional basil and serve.

  2. Nutrition Information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 376

    Step 6

    Fat: 19.3g (5.1g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 12.3g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 40.1g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 4.3g

Everyday Food: Light