*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Summer Lasagna

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Microwave

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   8       oz           Can tomato sauce
     1/4   ts           Basil leaves
     1/8   ts           Pepper -- fresh ground
   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            Mozzarella cheese -- shredded
   3       md           Zucchini (9")
   2       tb           Parmesan cheese -- grated

  Combine tomato sauce, onion, basil, salt, pepper & oregano in small
  mixing bowl; set aside. In medium bowl, combine ricotta,
  mozzarella, and parsley. Set aside.

  Peel zucchini and cut off ends. Slice zucchini lengthwise into
  strips. Arrange strips in 8x8" baking dish. Cover with wax paper.

  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 moisture; cool slightly.

  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.

  Spread half of tomato sauce mixture over tomatoes; top with
  zucchini slices. Pour remaining sauce over zucchini and sprinkle
  with Parmesan.

  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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