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Lasagnette Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Fresh Spring Onion

17/11/2023

This is a recipe that combines Italian tradition with the freshness of summer vegetables. It is a colorful and flavorful dish, perfect for a light yet satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

  • Dry lasagnette (or lasagna that you will cut to the desired size) - 250g
  • Medium zucchini - 2
  • Cherry tomatoes - 200g
  • Fresh spring onion - 1-2 depending on size or taste
  • Garlic - 1 clove
  • Extra virgin olive oil - as needed
  • Salt - as needed
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Fresh basil - a few leaves
  • Fresh ricotta or grated Parmesan cheese - for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start by washing the zucchini and cherry tomatoes. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds or sticks, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

  2. Finely chop the spring onion and garlic.

  3. Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a large pan and sauté the garlic and spring onion until they become translucent.

  4. Add the zucchini to the pan and sauté for a few minutes over medium heat until lightly golden.

  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for a few more minutes until they have softened. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper as desired.

  6. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagnette as indicated on the package.

  7. Drain the lasagne al dente, reserving some of the cooking water.

  8. Add the lasagne to the pan with the vegetables, adding a little cooking water to bind the sauce, and sauté together for a few minutes.

  9. Finish the dish with a sprinkling of hand-torn fresh basil leaves and, if desired, some fresh ricotta or a grating of Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

This dish is a summer variation of the more classic baked lasagna. Using fresh ingredients like zucchini and cherry tomatoes gives it a unique lightness, and preparing it in a pan rather than the oven makes the recipe suitable also for those who do not want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Pairing with a glass of light and fruity white wine complements the summer flavors of this dish perfectly.

Lasagnette zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spring onion