Chef-No-Tell

Zucchini Lasagna

Cook: 50 min | Servings: 10

Williams-Sonoma Kitchen. Serves 10-12.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil , for cooking
  • 4 lb Zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • Salt , to taste
  • Black pepper , freshly ground, to taste
  • 4 cup Ricotta
  • 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano , freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp Tarragon , fresh, chopped
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 5 cup Milk , warmed
  • Nutmeg , freshly grated, to taste
  • 1.5 lb Pasta , fresh, cut into lasagna noodles, cooked until just tender
  • 4 lb Tomatoes , peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb Mozzarella , shredded

Directions

Position rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°F. Butter a lasagna pan.

In a large saute pan over medium heat, warm 1 Tbs. olive oil. Working in batches, add zucchini, season with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown, 2-3 min. per side. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining zucchini; set aside.

In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, tarragon, salt and pepper and stir to combine; set aside.

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk until smooth, then cook until fragrant, 2-3 min. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth. Cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened, 3-5 min. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg; set aside.

Cover the bottom of the lasagna pan with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Spread one-third of the tomatoes over the ricotta mixture, then top with one-third of the zucchini. Pour one-third of the sauce over the zucchini. Repeat the layering twice, finishing with a layer of noodles. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake until golden and bubbling, about 50 min. Let stand for 10 min. before serving.