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Zucchini and Corn Lasagna





Yields
Serves 8



Total Time
2 hrs

In this vegetable-centric (and gluten-free) dish, zucchini takes the place of the usual pasta. You can use green or yellow squash, or both. A handheld slicer makes quick work of cutting the squash.

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Photo: Eva Kolenko; Styling: Karen Shinto

 3 1/2 pounds green or yellow zucchini (10 medium), ends trimmed, thinly sliced lengthwise
 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
 1/2 cup chopped shallot
 2 garlic cloves, chopped
 2 cups raw corn kernels (from 2 or 3 ears corn)
 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
 15 ounces ricotta cheese
 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese, divided
 1 large egg, beaten to blend
 1/4 cup chopped basil leaves
 2 tablespoons chopped chives
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, divided
Step 1
1

Line 3 rimmed baking sheets with paper towels and arrange zucchini in a single layer on top. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and set aside 30 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add corn and thyme and cook until corn is just hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in ricotta, half of parmesan, the egg, basil, chives, pepper, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.

Step 3
3

Preheat oven to 375°. Press water out of zucchini with more paper towels and remove all paper towels from baking sheets. Brush zucchini all over with remaining 2 tbsp. oil. Grill half of zucchini, turning once, until grill marks appear, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to rimmed baking sheets as cooked. Repeat with remaining zucchini.

Step 4
4

Butter bottom of a 9- by 13-in. baking dish with 1/2 tbsp. butter. Arrange a quarter of zucchini ribbons crosswise in ­bottom of dish, overlapping slightly. Evenly spread a third of corn-ricotta mixture over zucchini. Repeat process 2 more times, ending with zucchini. Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top and dot with remaining 1 tbsp. butter.

Step 5
5

Bake until lasagna turns golden brown, about 45 minutes, rotating dish halfway through for even browning. Let rest 20 minutes before serving.

Step 6
6

Make ahead: Through step 4, up to 1 day, chilled; bake about 55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 283Calories from Fat 60
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g30%

Saturated Fat 9.1g46%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 492mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Protein 15g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.