This fresh and cheesy lasagne swaps out the traditional meat for grated courgettes, creamy ricotta, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for a weeknight vegetarian dinner.
Ingredients
9 dried lasagne sheets
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion, finely chopped
700g courgettes (about 6), coarsely grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
250g ricotta cheese
50g mature cheddar cheese, grated
350g jar tomato pasta sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep the Pasta
Preheat your oven to 220°C / 200°C fan / Gas 7.
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the lasagne sheets for about 5 minutes, just until softened (they should not be fully cooked). Drain, rinse with cold water, and drizzle lightly with oil to prevent sticking.
2. Cook the Courgette Filling
In a large frying pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the grated courgettes and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the courgettes are soft and bright green.
Remove from heat and mix in two-thirds of the ricotta and cheddar. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Heat the Tomato Sauce
Warm the jarred tomato sauce in the microwave or on the stove until hot.
4. Assemble the Lasagne
In a large baking dish, layer the ingredients as follows:
Half the courgette mixture
Lasagne sheets
Tomato sauce
Repeat the layers once more.
Top with spoonfuls of the remaining ricotta and a sprinkle of the leftover cheddar.
5. Bake
Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 10–15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling, and the pasta is tender.
- Nutrition Facts
Calories: 355 kcal
Protein: 16g
Carbohydrates: 38g
 • Sugars: 8g
 • Fiber: 5gTotal Fat: 16g
 • Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 420mg
Calcium: 230mg (≈23% DV)
Iron: 2.4mg (≈13% DV)
Potassium: 620mg
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