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Polenta Lasagna
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375F
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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.
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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.
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In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg yolks, nutmeg and the remaining salt.
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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.
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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.
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Remove from the oven and cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pre-cook Zucchini to Remove Moisture 💧Salt and pan-fry zucchini slices for 2-3 minutes per side before layering to eliminate excess water that can make your lasagna soggy and dilute the sauce.
- Season Your Polenta Generously 🧂Add extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of nutmeg directly to your cooked polenta before layering—this infuses flavor throughout and elevates the base layer significantly.
- Temper Egg Yolks Before Mixing 🥚Slowly add warm ricotta to egg yolks while whisking constantly to prevent scrambling, ensuring a creamy, luxurious cheese layer that won't curdle in the oven.
- Rest Before Serving for Clean Slices ⏱️Let the finished lasagna rest for 15 minutes after baking before cutting—this allows layers to set properly and ensures beautiful, intact portions rather than a melted mess.
- Create a Thin Sauce Layer Between Cheeses 🍅Spread a thin layer of marinara between your ricotta and mozzarella to prevent direct contact that can create tough, rubbery texture—this keeps each element distinct and delicious.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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