Lasagne di Zucchine (Lasagne with Courgettes)

Why not try the vegetarian option for a change with this Courgette Lasagne. It's so tasty and lots of fun to make, not to mention, very filling. This recipe is featured on our Cookery Holiday in Tuscany which is held in Villa Segalato, located on the Forci Estate, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. If you have any queries regarding our Cookery Course in Tuscany, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us, or you can also order our 2009 Brochure online.

The following quantities will serve 6 people:

Ingredients
- 250g Egg Pasta
- 1 kg Courgettes
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 big White Onion
- Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Besciamella Sauce
- Salt
- Pepper

Instructions

• Roll out the dough to prepare lasagne
• Cut into the shapes you require
• Wash and clean the courgettes/zucchini and cut them into smallest pieces
• Clean and cut the onion and add to the courgettes and mix, let it rest for 5 minutes
• Put extra virgin olive oil in a pan and add courgettes, onions, salt and pepper
• Start cooking gently on a low heat, mixing regularly
• Remove from the heat and drain any excess oil then leave the mixture to rest
• Cook the lasagne strips in generously salted hot water
• Add a splash of oil
• When they’re cooked, which should only take few minutes, remove from the water and place on a dry cloth
• Build the lasagna starting with a level of courgettes, go on with a level of lasagne and then courgettes and parmesan, at least 4 – 5 levels of lasagne, finish with a level of parmesan cheese
• Put the lasagne in a preheated oven at about 180 degrees
• Leave until it starts to brown

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