Summer Lasagna
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      8 oz can      tomato sauce
     1/4  teaspoon      basil leaves
     1/8  teaspoon      fresh ground pepper
   1      cup           ricotta cheese
   1      teaspoon      parsley
   1      large         tomato
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      salt -- optional
     1/4  teaspoon      oregano leaves
     1/2  cup           shredded mozzarella cheese
   3      medium        zucchini -- about 9-in.long
   2      tablespoons   grated parmesan cheese
 

Preparation:

1. Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper and oregano in small mixing bowl; set aside. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, mozzarella and parsley. Set aside. 2. Peel zucchini and cut off ends. Slice zucchini lengthwise into strips. Arrange strips in 8x8-in. baking dish. Cover with wax paper. 3. Microwave at High for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fork tender, rearranging after half the time. Drain liquid; place zucchini on towels to absorb excess moisure; cool slightly. 4. Layer 4 to 6 of the strips in the bottom of baking dish. Reserve 6 strips for second layer. Spread ricotta mixture over zucchini. Layer with sliced tomatoes. 5. Spread half of tomato sauce mixture over tomatoes; top with zucchini slices. Pour remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle with Parmesan. 6. Reduce power to 50% (medium). Microwave uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender and mixture is hot in center. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.