Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Main Dish
Want to bring a tasty meal to the table? Zucchini lasagna is the perfect solution for those looking for a vegetarian alternative to classic lasagna. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this lasagna will win the palate of the whole family. This recipe conquers at first taste thanks to the simplicity of the ingredients and the richness of the final result. The real stars are the fresh zucchini, sautéed in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and nuanced with a touch of white wine, which enhances the delicate flavor. Rounding out the dish is a velvety homemade béchamel sauce, plenty of grated Parmesan cheese, and stringy mozzarella cheese that lends creaminess to each layer. The result? An irresistible vegetarian lasagna: creamy, fragrant and perfectly balanced in flavors. It's an ideal choice for a Sunday lunch, dinner with friends or any time you're in the mood for a hearty, mouthwatering dish... without meat. Follow all the steps to prepare this delicious zucchini lasagna, try it now!
Ingredients
- 5 oz dry lasagna (+/-)
- 1,3 lbs zucchini (about 4)
- 1.5 fl oz white wine
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 mozzarella (4.5 oz)
- 1/2 onion (small)
- Olive oil to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
For the béchamel sauce:
- 14 fl oz milk
- 1.5 oz butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- nutmeg to taste
- salt to taste
Materials
- Rectangular baking dish 23x15 cm
- Frying pan
- 2 Saucepans
- Whisk
- Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Preparation
Step 1:
Step 1 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Prepare the béchamel sauce: Heat the milk in a small saucepan. In another saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then add the flour all at once.
Step 2:
Step 2 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Mix thoroughly with whisk until a smooth "roux" is obtained.
Step 3:
Step 3 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
At this point, gradually incorporate the hot milk, stirring constantly with a whisk until thick and creamy. Adjust for salt, pepper and nutmeg, then set aside.
Step 4:
Step 4 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Finely chop the onion and brown it in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the zucchini, previously washed and cut into evenly sized pieces, and cook for about 12 minutes (stirring often).
Step 5:
Step 5 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Deglaze with white wine and allow to evaporate completely. Continue cooking until the zucchini are lightly browned. Adjust salt and pepper, then keep aside.
Step 6:
Step 6 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Assemble the lasagna: Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Then arrange the first layer of lasagna sheets.
Step 7:
Step 7 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Add a few spoonfuls of zucchini, some béchamel sauce, shredded mozzarella and top with a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. Proceed in the same way, creating additional layers.
Step 8:
Step 8 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Finish with a final layer, leveling the béchamel sauce evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese and scatter a few pieces of mozzarella here and there. Finally, decorate the surface with the leftover zucchini.
Step 9:
Step 9 - Creamy zucchini lasagna: the best vegetarian recipe to try!
Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F/200°C for about 25 minutes. Once ready, let the zucchini lasagna rest for at least 5 minutes before serving so that it settles properly. Ready!
