Spring Veggie "Lasagna"

16 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 20 spears of the fattest asparagus spears you can find
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 2 beefsteak-like tomatoes
  • 2 plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 stalks spring garlic, white and light green parts, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded (optional)
  • lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    ["Preheat oven to 300F. Slice the beefsteak-like tomatoes in thick slices. Slice the Roma-style tomatoes in half. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently toss the tomatoes in a little olive oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Lay out on the parchment paper and roast for 2 hours.", "Preheat oven to 400F. Slice the asparagus spears in half lengthwise, toss in a little olive oil, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, the dried thyme, and a little lemon juice. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay the asparagus spears out on the parchment paper. Roast until tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.", "Slice the zucchini into very thin slices using a potato peeler. Set aside.", "Combine the cottage cheese, ricotta cheese and 1/8 cup of Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Set aside.", "Saute in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil the sliced spring garlic, thyme, serrano pepper (if you're using it), lemon juice and salt until soft and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the baby spinach and saute, adding a little more olive oil if needed, until completely wilted. Remove the mixture to a cutting board and chop. Add to the cheese mixture.", "All the steps up to this point can be done ahead. Preheat the oven to 375F. Assemble the \"lasagnas\"" by placing a layer of roasted tomatoes down first

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