This refreshing summer lasagna is perfect for hot days when you want a delicious meal without turning on the oven. Packed with fresh ingredients and flavors, it's a no-bake dish that's sure to impress.
Ingredients: 1 package no-boil lasagna noodles. 2 cups ricotta cheese. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup fresh spinach leaves. 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. 3 cloves garlic, minced. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer with lasagna noodles, followed by cherry tomatoes and spinach leaves. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese mixture on top. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top layer. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, garnish with additional basil leaves and cherry tomatoes if desired.
Harshad V. Kulkarni, Ph.D.