Serve this quick, creamy courgette & ricotta lasagne for a last-minute dinner party to impress vegetarian friends. It's a great way to use courgettes when they're in season
- Lasagne sheets
- Courgettes
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cream cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice 2 medium-sized courgettes into thin rounds.
3. In a large pan or skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the sliced courgettes to the pan and season with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
5. Cook the courgettes for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and slightly browned.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese. Set aside.
7. In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of cream cheese and 1/2 cup of milk until well combined and smooth.
8. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on the bottom.
9. Place a layer of lasagne sheets on top of the cream cheese mixture, making sure they do not overlap.
10. Add a layer of the cooked courgettes on top of the lasagne sheets.
11. Drizzle some of the cream cheese mixture over the courgettes, then sprinkle some of the cheese mixture on top.
12. Repeat the layers of lasagne sheets, courgettes, cream cheese mixture, and cheese mixture until all ingredients are used up, making sure to end with a layer of cheese on top.
13. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy courgette lasagne!