Lasagna Zucchini


lasagna zucchini boats
Anyway, another fascinating topic here in Sicily is the produce. Right now, the zucchini is the star vegetable. You can buy a huge bag of it at any corner in the city for 2 €, and then the seller might even give you a few extra because…why not?

lasagna zucchini boats

 
I saw this recipe from A Couple Cooks I knew I had to try and recreate it.
it's a fabulously simple. Super packed with flavour & delicious. I used fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan on some wilted spinach, marinara sauce, spices and chopped almonds.
I hope you like these as much as we did!

lasagna zucchini boats
Lasagna Zucchini Boats
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 zucchini boats
Ingredients
  • 2 cup fresh spinach, with any stems removed
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp almonds, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 4-8 tbsp tomato sauce (depending on the size of your zucchinis)
  • 1/2 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • Olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425F.
  2. Place the spinach into a dry skillet and cook it down for a few minutes until it becomes wilted. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, chopped almonds, and some salt and pepper. Stir until combined and set aside.
  4. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise, and then place the halves in a baking dish (green part down) with a light drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, and a few cracks of fresh pepper.
  5. Fill each half by adding some wilted spinach, 1-2 tbsp of tomato sauce, and a few spoons of the ricotta mixture. Top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
  6. Place zucchini in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes (depending on the size of your zucchini).
  7. Enjoy hot!
Notes
Recipe adapted from A Couple Cooks
http://warmvanillasugar.com/2014/11/18/lasagna-zucchini-boats/