This delicious Courgette Lasagne is a delicious vegetarian twist on the traditional Italian recipe. It is made with courgettes and ricotta cheese so is perfect for “Meat Free Mondays”.
Whenever courgette season comes around and I have a glut of them in the garden, I am gripped by two thoughts; 1) wow how am I such an expert gardener and 2) oh what on earth am I going to do with all of them?!
Reader. I am not an expert gardener but honestly, ANYONE can manage to grow courgettes.
They make me feel incredibly green fingered. Here is my latest take on finding a home for these gems.
Honestly? Courgettes (or zucchini if you’re not in the UK) can be a little bland when stewed, but in this Courgette Lasagne recipe you’ll find lots of tips for keeping plenty of flavour.
You’ll love this recipe because:
✅ Simple but tasty ingredients
✅ Packed with veggies
✅ A different take on vegetarian lasagne
FAQs about the Courgette Lasagne
How far in advance can I make a Courgette Lasagne?
This is the perfect make ahead mid week supper. It can be assembled, covered and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days before cooking. If you prefer you can also cook, chill and then freeze for around a month. You should defrost the lasagne thoroughly in the the fridge before reheating. When reheating food make sure it is absolutely piping hot throughout before serving.
What equipment do I need for this recipe?
It really does make a huge difference to the texture of your Courgette Lasagne to chop the onions quite finely. When I’m not using ready chopped vegetables I would recommend the Domu mini food chopper. It really is a fab little piece of kit.
My courgettes are really watery, help!
When you cook the finely chopped courgettes, you need to cook them for long enough to allow all of the water to come out and then cook away. This is what helps to keep the dish flavourful and not bland. If there’s still water in the pan, cook a little longer before adding the passata and other flavourings.
Where’s the white sauce for the lasagne?
I’ve replaced the white sauce (aka béchamel) here with ricotta. It saves the extra step and adds extra cheesy flavour.
How many people does this serve?
I’ve stated 4 people in the recipe, but this is 4 BIG portions. You may have some leftovers for lunch too.
Fancy more courgette recipes?
- Courgette Cake – Zesty cake with lime
- Courgette Soup – Super simple and delicious
- Courgette Fritters with Feta – The classic with added cheese
Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do.
I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this Courgette Lasagne recipe. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ by the recipe. Also, if you’d like to show me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations.
Courgette Lasagne {with Double Cheese Topping}
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Large onion
- 4 Cloves of garlic
- 1 kg Courgettes (About 6 courgettes)
- 500 g Passata
- 2 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp Pesto
- 3 tbsp Tomato puree
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 250 g Ricotta cheese
- 150 g Lasagne sheets
- 250 g Mozzarella Grated
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 180C.
- Finely chop or grate the courgettes.
- Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion and garlic, for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
- Add the courgettes and cook for 10 minutes until they are starting to colour and no longer look wet.
- Add the passata, oregano, balsamic, pesto and plenty of salt and pepper and cook for another 10 minutes until you have a thick sauce.
- Layer in a lasagne dish with the ricotta, mozzarella and more salt and pepper, finishing on a layer of cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until crispy and golden on top.
Kate - gluten free alchemist says
This is tempting! We have courgettes from the garden coming out of our ears at the moment!! xx
Sheila says
Wow! This looks really delicious and would love to try this Mushroom Courgette Lasagne.
In fact, I will try this tonight since I have all the ingredients available. Thank you for this wonderful idea on what to cook next.
Laura says
This is great, perfect for a lasagna lover!
Jodie says
This was a hit with everyone, I used half the ricotta but needed an extra tin of tomatoes, really tasty.
Steph says
This is a fantastic easy recipe as I did it with a baby in a sling sleeping so could cook later ! Thank you.
Mrs Parker says
Sarah!! You’ve done it again! Have to admit I was a bit skeptical with a courgette lasagne. But this was amazing!! We all had clean plates and my family decided it was better than the normal Lasagne which they usually love! For me it was a winner not only because it tasted great but it’s like half the price and it uses one saucepan and dish rather than my usual recipe that uses most of my kitchenware!
This is an absolute game changer and a switch we are keeping in this household!! Thank you for making meal times cheaper, easier and yummier!
Sarah says
This is the only recipe on the meal plan I thought might be a gamble with my kids but they LOVED it. They won’t usually eat courgettes at all but my daughter asked for extra. Thank you so much! These meal plans are honestly changing my life!