Sheet Pan Zucchini Lasagne
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Ingredients:
| Name | Metric | US | TIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise | 3 | 3 | You will need 3 medium size zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/4 inch thick) | |
| Cottage Cheese | 2 cups | 2 cups | ||
| Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided | 2 cups | 2 cups | ||
| Marinara Sauce | 2 cups | 2 cups | You can substitute Marinara Sauce with Plain Tomato Sauce, Pesto Sauce (1 cup), Homemade Sauce (you can make your own sauce using fresh tomatoes, herbs, and garlic for a fresher taste). | |
| Oats, coarsely ground | 50 gr | 1/2 can | Gluten-free certified, if needed | |
| Herb Mix | 12 gr | 2 teaspoons | Dried Oregano (1 tsp), Dried Basil (1 tsp) | |
| Red Pepper Flakes, crushed | 3 gr | 1/2 teaspoon | ||
| Olive Oil, divided | 30 ml | 2 tablespoon | ||
| Nutritional Yeast, optional | 11 ml | 1 tablespoon | ||
| Italian Seasoning | 6 gr | 1 tablespoon | ||
| Salt, to taste | 12 gr | 2 teaspoons | ||
| Ground Black Pepper, to taste | 12 gr | 2 teaspoons |
Equipment:
| Baking Dish 8.5in x 8.5in / 21.5cm x 21.5cm |
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (195°C).
- Slice the Zucchini into ¼ inch thick slabs.
- Transfer them to a sheet pan and drizzle with Olive Oil (1 tsp). Season with Salt ( 1 tsp ) and Ground Pepper ( 1 tsp ), tossing to coat evenly. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on the pan and roast them for about 10 minutes, until they are knife-tender.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine Cottage Cheese ( 2 cups), Mozzarella Cheese (1 ½ cups), Red Pepper Flakes ( ½ tsp ), Herb Mix (2 tsp), pinch of Salt and Ground Pepper.
- Prepare the Oat Topping, in a bowl, mix together coarsely Ground Oats ( ½ cup), Nutritional Yeast (1 tbsp), Olive Oil ( 1 tbsp ), and Italian Seasoning (1 tsp).
- In a baking dish, start by layering a few zucchini slices evenly. Spread Marinara Sauce (1 cup) over the zucchini and add dollops of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat the layering process until all zucchini slices are used.
- Sprinkle the Oat Crumb Mixture evenly over the top layer, followed by the remaining shredded Mozzarella Cheese ( ½ cup ).
- Bake the Lasagna at 375°F (190°C) until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown in spots, approximately 25 minutes. Allow the lasagna to rest for 5 minutes before serving aside green salad, pasta or bread Buckwheat Millet Flaxseed Bread.