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The very best vegetable lasagna

Fresh Zucchini Lasagna with Trumpet Mushrooms

Susan Philips
This simple, yet delicious Zucchini Lasagna calls for squash in place of traditional pasta noodles, eggplant, and, Trumpet mushrooms.
4.50 from 2 votes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 2805 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Green Zucchini, sliced 1/8" thin, lengthwise
  • 2 Yellow Squash, sliced 1/8" thin, lengthwise
  • 1 Eggplant, sliced crosswise into 1/4" rounds
  • 8 ounces Trumpet Mushrooms (about 6-7), sliced lengthwise
  • 1 (15) ounce Ricotta Cheese Container
  • 1 cup Romano Cheese, divided
  • 2 Eggs
  • 10-20 Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
  • 1 jar Spaghetti Sauce (I used half of the jar)
  • 12 ounces Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the sliced squash onto cookie sheets and dust with salt and pepper. Cook in the oven until edges start to brown and moisture looks evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Sauté the mushrooms in a bit of olive oil until slightly browned.  
  • Sauté the eggplant in olive oil until browned but still firm.
  • In a bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup parmesan, the eggs, 1/2 the basil (about 1/4 cup packed) and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  • Place a small amount of jarred sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Layer in this order; green zucchini, yellow squash, 1/2 ricotta mixture, eggplant, sauce, green zucchini, yellow squash, 1/2 ricotta, 4 oz. shredded mozzarella, mushrooms, sauce, 8 oz. mozzarella and the last 1/2 cup of parmesan.
  • Place in a decreased temperature 350 oven for 30 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice and serve up with a side salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 2805kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 199gFat: 176gSaturated Fat: 103gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 931mgSodium: 7152mgPotassium: 7025mgFiber: 37gSugar: 67gVitamin A: 10146IUVitamin C: 195mgCalcium: 4042mgIron: 19mg
Keyword basil, cheese, eggplant, herbs, Mushroom, real california dairy, squash, summer squash, zucchini
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