Name: Polenta Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 3 bag baby spinach; 2 zucchini; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 egg yolks; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 18 ounces cooked polenta; 4 cups marinara sauce; 1 jar chopped roasted red peppers; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 lb fresh mozzarella

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Polenta Lasagna

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Preheat the oven to 375F

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add half the spinach and 1/2 the salt. Cook for about 3 minutes, until it is wilted. Add the rest of the spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes, until it is wilted. Transfer the spinach to a colander and drain out as much liquid as possible.

Add the zucchini to the saute pan and cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini to the colander and drain out as much liquid as possible.

In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg yolks, nutmeg and the remaining salt.

In a 9×13 inch deep baking dish, layer 1 cup marinara, 1/2 the polenta slices, 1/2 the spinach/zucchini mixture, 1/2 the peppers, 1/2 the marinara sauce, 1/2 the ricotta, 1/2 the mozzarella, and 1/2 the parmesan. Repeat layering to use the remaining ingredients.

Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake, uncovered, an additional 15-20 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is bubbly.

Remove from the oven and cool 10 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Prep Polenta Sheets Properly 📋
Spread cooled polenta on parchment paper to a consistent ¼-inch thickness before cutting into lasagna sheets; this ensures even cooking and prevents breaking during assembly.
Salt Your Vegetables First 🧂
Lightly salt zucchini slices 15 minutes before cooking to draw out excess moisture, preventing a watery lasagna and concentrating their natural flavors.
Infuse Oil with Garlic 🧄
Gently warm minced garlic in extra virgin olive oil for 2-3 minutes before layering to create a fragrant base that permeates every layer without overpowering the delicate vegetables.
Balance Your Cheese Layers ⚖️
Mix ricotta with egg yolks, nutmeg, and salt before layering to create a creamy, custard-like filling that holds together better than ricotta alone, while the mozzarella on top achieves perfect golden browning.
Rest Before Serving 🕐
Let the finished lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes after baking before cutting; this allows the layers to set properly and makes plating clean, elegant portions.