zucchini and ricotta summer lasagne
- 3 store-bought fresh lasagne sheets, cut into 6cm lengths
- 1 cup (120g) frozen peas, thawed
- 1 zucchini (courgette), grated
- 2 small red chillies, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup (65g) store-bought pesto, plus extra to serve
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- 1 cup (200g) ricotta
- 1 cup mint leaves
- ½ cup (40g) finely grated parmesan, to serve
- Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until al dente. Refresh under cold running water and set aside. Place the peas in a large bowl and gently crush with a fork. Add the zucchini, half the chilli, the oil, lemon juice, pesto, pasta, salt and pepper and toss to combine.
- Divide between serving plates, top with the ricotta, the extra pesto and the remaining chilli. Sprinkle with mint and parmesan to serve. Serves 4.
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