If you are looking for a tasty yet simple dish to prepare, zucchini and sausage lasagna is the perfect solution! It’s a light and flavorful alternative to traditional lasagna, perfect for a dinner with friends or family. This recipe is easy to make and requires few ingredients.đ
The combination of the delicate flavor of zucchini and the richness of sausage creates a delightful contrast, enhanced by the creaminess of the béchamel and the golden gratin of the cheese.
The preparation is really simple: just slice and cook the zucchini, sauté the sausage, and layer with béchamel and cheese.
After a quick bake in the oven, you will get a dish with an irresistible aroma, ready to be enjoyed!
This recipe is versatile: you can customize it with smoked provola, parmesan, or even add a touch of tomato for a more intense flavor. Furthermore, if you want to make it even lighter, you can use ricotta or slices of mozzarella instead of béchamel.
If you’re craving a quick lasagna with a comforting taste, this is the perfect choice.
In just a few steps, you’ll create a flavorful dish that will win everyone over at the table.
Let’s prepare it together and you’ll see it will be a success! đ„°
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1.76 lbs zucchini
- 1 shallot
- 3 sausages
- 4 1/4 cups milk
- 3/4 cup flour
- salt, basil, and nutmeg to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- lasagna pasta
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Tools
- glass baking dish
- non-stick frying pan
- cutting board
Steps
Here’s how to prepare zucchini and sausage lasagna:
To prepare zucchini and sausage lasagna, start by dicing the zucchini. In a pan with a drizzle of oil, cook the shallot for a few minutes and then add the zucchini.
Season with salt and add fresh basil.
In the meantime, cook the crumbled sausage in a pan.
Prepare the béchamel: pour the milk into a large saucepan, add the flour, and stir with a whisk to avoid lumps.
Add nutmeg and salt.
Add the butter and continue stirring over low heat until you reach the desired consistency.
Once ready, we can start assembling our zucchini and sausage lasagna.
Layer béchamel, zucchini, sausage, and pasta.
Alternate until the baking dish is filled. On the last layer, sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake in the oven at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
Let it cool slightly and… enjoy your meal!
