Sunday, June 29, 2008

Slow Food Sunday ...

I am fortunate to live in a state that raises and grows so much food, putting a local meal on my table is just a matter of stopping by my farmers market and family-owned grocer. This lasagna is prepared almost entirely from locally grown and produced food. Ohio and Cleveland Rocks!

Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

3 zucchinis, shredded (leave on the skin)
1 candy onion, chopped with leaves
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1# Italian sausage
Gia Russa Whole Wheat Lasagna
Fresh mozzarella
Parmesan cheese
Cottage Cheese
OhioMom's marinara sauce

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to directions, drain. Sautee zucchini, mushrooms and onions about 4 minutes, place in drainer to drain off any liquid. Combine cheeses in a bowl, set aside. (you will need at least 3 cups of cheese) Crumble and brown sausage, drain off any fat, add marinara sauce to sausage.

In a 9X12 baking dish, layer ingredients. Pour sauce, just to cover bottom of dish; arrange a layer of lasagna noodles; spread vegetable mixture over top; top with cheese and a little sauce. Continue layering, ending with noodles on top. Cover top with layer of sauce and freshly-grated mozzarella.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is lightly browned.


27 comments:

maybelle's mom said...

yum. I am driving across this great state we call Ohio right now ( well maybelles dad is) and it is so lush
that said, there is no restaurant on the drive down that rivals this. So cut me a slice please

OhioMom said...

I don't know which direction you are going, but if you are on your way south, rumor has it that Ohio sweet corn will be showing up at the farmers market this week :) Meanwhile stop by, sit a spell ... have a bite, but bring your yummy dessert, I didn't bake :)

Kevin said...

That lasagna looks good! I like the use of the zucchini in it.

OhioMom said...

Hi Kevin

Yes, zucchini is available at our farmers markets now and I am very happy for that. The food critic loved it (for those who do not know, the food critic is DH:)

PGL said...

Is this the recipe you made for me & David? Looks good. I love your new blog layout. The colors are perfect!

OhioMom said...

No sweetie, although that was a veggie lasagna too ... :)

Thanks, thought I needed a new look ...

Michelle said...

Boy does that look good. And I'm starving too.

OhioMom said...

Thanks Michelle :) And I want something sweet, but didn't bake today ... maybe tomorrow.

The CFT said...

I love those candy onions. Looks great!

Chef Jeena said...

Ooooh zucchini and cheesy lasagne... It looks REALLY good !!

shambo said...

That looks terrific! I, too, love the use of zucchini. I like the idea of sauteing the squash with the mushrooms & onions. You get rid of a lot of the water so the lasagna doesn't end up soupy. Great idea!

Were the whole wheat noodles fresh or dried? If dried, did you cook them before assembling the casserole?

OhioMom said...

CFT, I love the candy onions too, no crying :)

Jeena ... anything with cheese is a winner in this house.

Sue .. the whole wheat noodles were dry, so yep I forgot to mention to boil them first ... ooops, let me go add that. I will claim "oldtimers" :)

Lucy said...

That sounds and looks DELISH!!!

Love the new look!!

OhioMom said...

Thanks Lucy ...

Yes, I needed a "make over" :)

giz said...

You have the best farmer's markets. Sweet corn???this time of year??? geez we don't even see it before August and by then we get all sad because it's a sign that summer is coming to an end. Then come the pumpkins followed by the snow.

That lasagna looks so lush.

OhioMom said...

Hi Giz

Well word is this corn is coming up my way from southern Ohio, I can't wait. I packed my freezer full of seasonal veggies and fruits last year, and this year I have a bigger freezer :)

I have to say, this lasagna was good.

Just the Right Size said...

OMG that looks soooooo good! I want a piece of it RIGHT NOW! With a big hunk of garlic bread, pretty please! :-)

My puny salad I had for lunch just ain't cutting it!

OhioMom said...

LOL ... you better hurry on up here, it was packed away into three lunches today and went out the door :)

Lucy said...

hope this works 4U ;-)

OhioMom said...

I read you loud and clear ... thought I made a mistake, but I was mistaken :)

Cynthia said...

Now that is a blessing and an honour! You lucky woman.

OhioMom said...

Thanks Cynthia :)

Michelle said...

BTW, you've been tagged! Please visit my blog to find out the meme rules in my post titled "I've been tagged again".

Priscilla said...

wow, this looks delicious and perfect for dinner! i could taste this with some italian bread!

OhioMom said...

Hi Priscilla

Yep .. it was ... and it is gone :)

Proud Italian Cook said...

Great looking lasagna, and I love the Gia Russa, ww pasta too. Such a nice healthy meal!

OhioMom said...

I too love Gia Russa products, and eating healthy is a challenge sometimes, and at others a pleasure :)