Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

topic posted Fri, August 28, 2009 - 8:21 AM by  Luna
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I tried this one last weekend, and it was really good.

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* 2 medium zucchini
* 4 teaspoons olive oil
* 2 large carrots, finely chopped
* 2 large onions, finely chopped
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 cups marinara sauce
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 6 no-boil lasagna noodles*1/2 cup chopped walnuts

# Trim ends off zucchini.
# Thinly slice zucchini lengthwise. (You should have 9 slices total, about 1/8 inch thick.)
# Place in a single layer on a lightly greased baking sheet; brush lightly with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
# Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning once; cool.
# Grease a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan heat the remaining 3 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
# Add the carrots, onions, and garlic; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender.
# Add marinara sauce, basil, and pepper.
# Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# In a small mixing bowl toss together the mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
# In the prepared baking dish arrange 2 noodles.
# Spread with a third of the sauce.
# Sprinkle with a third of the nuts.
# Top with a third of the zucchini, then sprinkle with a third of the cheese mixture.
# Repeat layering, alternating direction of the zucchini in each layer and finishing with the zucchini; set remaining cheese aside.
# Bake, covered, in a 375ºF. oven for 20 minutes.
# Uncover and sprinkle with the remaining cheese mixture.
# Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
# Makes 6 main-dish servings.
# *Note: All brands of no-boil lasagna are not the same size.
# Use enough noodles to have 3 even, single layers.
# To make ahead: Prepare lasagna as directed, except do not bake. Wrap, label, and freeze for up to 1 month.
# Freeze cheese for topping separately. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
# Bake, covered, in a 350ºF. oven for 1 hour. Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
# Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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Luna
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  • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

    Sat, August 29, 2009 - 12:06 PM

    Oh HELL yeah!!!!

    This looks great!

    I just did a recipe last week using nuts and am hooked. (Forgive my off-topicness here)

    BTW, this recipe has gotten the highest compliments EVER for veggy type burgers:

    Serves 4 to 6
    Preparation time: 30 minutes
    Baking time: 30 minutes

    1 ½ cups chopped onions
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
    ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    4 cups chopped cremini or other mushrooms
    ⅓ cup chopped toasted pecans
    2 teaspoons soy sauce
    1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
    1 cup cooked brown rice
    ¼ cup rolled oats
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    1 tablespoon miso (optional)
    1 cake firm tofu, pressed (16 ounces)
    salt and ground black pepper to taste.

    Preheat the oven to 350º. Generously oil a baking sheet.

    In a medium skillet, sauté the onions in the oil. Cook on medium heat until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the marjoram, thyme, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms are tender, 5 to 10 minutes more.

    Spoon the mushroom mixture into a bowl. Add the pecans, soy sauce, breadcrumbs, rice, oats, dill, and miso, if using. Mix in the tofu, mashing it with your hands or a potato masher. Add salt and pepper and mix well.

    Shape the mixture into six round patties and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve on toast or in a bun.
    • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

      Sat, August 29, 2009 - 3:21 PM
      Mmm this looks good too. And YES on the cooking with nuts thing. When my mom found the recipe and said she was going to make it I was like... what??..walnuts? (cause we usually just do cheese and spinach) but it totally works. I'll have to give your recipe a try!
      • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

        Sat, August 29, 2009 - 7:17 PM

        That'd be cool because as I type this your recipe is currently in the oven with all of 12 minutes to go.
        • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

          Sat, August 29, 2009 - 7:18 PM
          BTW, I'll report back on this one.
          • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

            Mon, August 31, 2009 - 11:46 AM
            I look forward to your review. Next time I make it, I'm going to do spinach and walnut.. I think that would be good too. I like spinach more than zucchini.
            • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

              Mon, August 31, 2009 - 3:59 PM
              It turned out OK. My housemate on the other hand LOVED it!

              I went with the regular noodles rather than the non-soak sort which you mentioned.

              My mediocre reception to the recipe had nothing to do with the ingredients at all. For my tastes it just calls for too much in the way of onions. I love onions but not a LOT of onions. In fact, if I were to make this again - and I will make it again - I think I'd substitute maybe a cup of sliced leeks in place of the onions. Maybe even a half and half of leeks and shallots. Having said that if you are a big onion fan you might seriously consider putting this at the top of your list. I think Luna is on to something with this recipe and it's robust enough that you experiment with adding other things. BTW, I grilled the zucchini after brushing with olive oil and added sprinkled a pich of sea salt on the slices which gave them a heavenly flavor.

              Also, I've found that when sauteing onions I LOVE mixing in a pinch or two of cumin. Aside from the taste it smells terrific when you pull the lasagna out of the oven for the first time.
              • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

                Mon, August 31, 2009 - 6:11 PM
                Isn't cumin one of the coolest flavors ever?! I really like that one. Sorry, it didn't make it for you, but thanks for suggesting it to other people, and I'm happy your friends liked it!

                Good idea too about the leeks, I'll have to try that next time. And you're right, it's a recipe you can always change up if you want.
                • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

                  Wed, September 2, 2009 - 12:24 PM
                  What's marinana sauce? The dish sounds delicious.tried stuffed ( corgette) with walnuts and cream cheese , so will try this................as soon as I know what the sauce is, and if it's available here under another name?!
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                    Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

                    Wed, September 2, 2009 - 12:40 PM
                    Marinara sauce is a creamier version of regular spaghetti sauce. Usually pureed rather than having the chopped, chunks of tomato in it. Often times olive oil is added to give it more body (and flavor)
                    • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

                      Wed, September 2, 2009 - 12:41 PM
                      Oh ok! nothing impossible to get hold of then? ....I have a blender! :)
                      • Re: Zucchini Walnut Lasagna Recipe

                        Wed, September 2, 2009 - 1:56 PM
                        here's a recipe for one:

                        1/4 cup of olive oil
                        4 cloves of garlic sliced in half
                        1 35oz can of imported Italian tomatoes
                        3 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and chopped
                        salt & pepper to taste

                        1. Place garlic and olive oil in large sauce pan.
                        2. Turn heat to medium and cook until garlic is soft and lightly browned.
                        3. Crush the tomatoes and add with their juices.
                        4. Add basil, salt and pepper.
                        5. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until thickened approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

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