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Zucchini Lasagna Easy Recipe

Zucchini lasagna is about layers of pasta alternated with creamy bechamel sauce and savory zucchini. These genuine and flavorful ingredients form a perfect gastronomic combination. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy lasagna recipe, lasagna recipe, vegetarian lasagna, zucchini lasagna
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 616kcal
Author: Tatiana

Equipment

  • Baking casserole
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 12-15 lasagna sheets
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 tsp salt 1/2
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic optional
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Bechamel sauce

  • 3 tbs butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 tsp nutmeg powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wash and pamper dry the zucchini
  • Slice 2 zucchini in rounds
  • Peel and finely chop one onion
  • Sautee chopped onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat
  • Add the zucchini rounds and sautee for additional 5-7 minutes
  • Set aside the pan

How to cook bechamel sauce

  • Set the saucepan on the stove at medium heat and add in  3 tbsp of butter
  • Stir in the flour and whisk to avoid forming lumps
  • Season with salt, nutmeg powder, and stir again
  • Pour about 1/4 of a cup of milk at a time and stir
  • When the composition has thickened, pour more and continue the process until the milk is fully incorporated
  • Taste for salt and add if needed

Zucchini lasagna

  • Grease the inside walls and the bottom of the baking dish with butter
  • Pour some of the bechamel sauce to cover the bottom of the baking dish
  • Arrange the raw lasagna sheets to cover the bottom and cover it with more bechamel sauce
  • Arrange the cooked zucchini rounds on top
  • Sprinkle with grated mozzarella on top
  • Repeat until you're out of products
  • For the top layer, use a peeler to slice thinly the zucchini and beautifully arrange them over the final layer of lasagna sheets covered in the bechamel sauce
  • Top everything with mozzarella and abundant grated parmesan cheese
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes
  • Remove aluminum foil and cook with ventilation for another 10-15 minutes
  • Remove from stove and let sit for 10-15 minutes
  • Serve with pleasure!