Broken Lasagna with Zucchini and Burst Tomatoes

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Broken Lasagna with Zucchini and Burst Tomatoes

Author Catherine's Plates

Ingredients

  • 3 medium Zucchini grated coarsely
  • 12 oz lasagna noodles broken into 8 pieces each
  • 3 TBS unsalted butter
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup whole, 1 cup halved
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh chives cut into pieces about 1 inch
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp minced garlic

Instructions

  • Cook lasagna noodles per instructions on back of box. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water, then drain noodles.
  • Meanwhile, grate zucchini and let drain in a colander, and press with a paper tower to absorb some of the moisture.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until blistered and softened. Add garlic, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Add Zucchini and lemon zest and cook lightly bursting the tomatoes with a wooden spoon for an additional 4 minutes until zucchini is tender. Add salt & pepper to taste.
  • Turn heat under skillet off. Add lasagna noodles and parmesan cheese and stir carefully. Add reserved cooking water if necessary to loosen.
  • Garnish with chives and parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy.