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Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna

A layered, oven-baked lasagna made with zucchini slices, a mix of mushrooms, marinara, and melty cheeses.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 batch Easy 20 Minute Marinara or 3 cups of your favorite marinara
  • 4 medium zucchini thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/8 inch); dice any leftover pieces for the filling
  • 1 pound whole milk mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound crimini mushrooms diced
  • 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms diced
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • salt to taste (used for zucchini and cooking)
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • mandolin or sharp knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • sauté pan or skillet
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Place dried porcini mushrooms in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot or boiling water; soak for 20–30 minutes, then reserve the soaking liquid and drain the mushrooms.
  2. Make the Easy 20 Minute Marinara or measure 3 cups of your favorite marinara and set aside.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Using a mandolin or sharp knife, slice zucchinis lengthwise into about 1/8-inch thick slices; sprinkle slices with kosher salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  5. Blot zucchini slices with paper towels to remove excess moisture and salt. Arrange in a single layer on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  6. Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat with a pinch of red pepper flakes and the garlic until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
  7. Add the diced onion (and any reserved diced zucchini pieces) and season with salt; sauté about 5 minutes until starting to soften.
  8. Add the crimini and shiitake mushrooms, dried oregano, dried thyme, and salt and pepper; sauté until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, about 10–15 minutes.
  9. Stir in the rehydrated porcini mushrooms and about 1/4 cup of the reserved porcini soaking liquid; continue to cook until the liquid evaporates and the mushroom mixture is nicely browned.
  10. To assemble the lasagna in a 9x13 baking dish: spread about 1/4 cup marinara on the bottom. Layer half the zucchini slices over the sauce, spread half the mushroom mixture over the zucchini, spoon half the remaining marinara over the mushrooms, then sprinkle half the Parmesan and half the shredded mozzarella.
  11. Repeat the layers once more (zucchini, mushroom mixture, marinara, Parmesan, mozzarella) to finish the lasagna.
  12. Bake uncovered until the cheese is browned and bubbly, about 40 minutes; if the top browns too quickly, tent with foil, or broil 1–2 minutes at the end to achieve more browning if needed.
  13. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before cutting. Garnish with chopped basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

  • Soak porcini in hot water for 20–30 minutes and reserve the liquid for extra flavor.
  • Salt zucchini and blot to remove moisture so the lasagna isn’t watery.
  • Bake zucchini slices briefly before assembling to reduce excess liquid.
  • If top browns too fast, tent with foil while baking.
  • Finish under the broiler 1–2 minutes for extra browning if desired.