*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              SUMMER LASAGNA

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Cheese/eggs
                Microwave                        Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Can Tomato Sauce
     1/4   ts           Basil leaves
     1/8   ts           Fresh Ground Pepper
   1       c            Ricotta cheese
   1       t            Parsley
   1       lg           Tomato
   1       md           Onion, chopped
     1/4   ts           Salt, optional
     1/4   ts           Oregano leaves
     1/2   c            Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
   3       md           Zucchini, about 9-in.long
   2       tb           Grated Parmesan Cheese

  1.     Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper & 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.
 


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