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heirloom tomato gratin lasagna

heirloom tomato gratin lasagna

Adapted from Cooking Light

Light, summery and delicious.

Servings 8 servings
Author Rosemary Stelmach

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, divided into two-1/4 cup portions
  • 4 teaspoons grated garlic, divided into two-2 teaspoon portions
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided into 1/4 teaspoon & 1 teaspoon
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided into 1/4 teaspoon & 1/2 teaspoon
  • 4 pounds firm globe and/or beefsteak tomatoes, cored & cut into 1/2" thick slices (about 5 large)
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided into 1/4 cup & 2 tablespoons
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • cooking spray
  • 9 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla brand)
  • 2 ounces whole grain bread, torn into pieces
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 ounces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Stir together ricotta, eggs, 1/4 cup basil, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Set aside.

  2. Remove and discard seeds from one-third of the tomato slices.  (If tomatoes are particularly seedy or juicy, remove seeds from one-half of the tomatoes.) Combine all tomato slices, 1/4 cup oil, vinegar, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.

  3. Coat a 13- x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with cooking spray.  Arrange one-third of the tomato slices in a single layer on the bottom of baking dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles.  Spread ricotta mixture evenly over noodles; top with 3 lasagna noodles.  Arrange one-third of the tomato slices in a single layer over noodles and top with the remaining 3 noodles. Arrange remaining tomatoes over top, shingling if necessary. Pour any tomato juices from bowl evenly over lasagna. Cover baking dish with foil, and bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, place bread in a food processor; pulse until coarse crumbs form, 4 to 5 times.  Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add breadcrumbs; cook, stirring often, until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.  Transfer to a medium bowl; cool 5 minutes. Add cheese and remaining 1/4 cup basil; toss.

  5. Remove lasagna from oven; remove foil. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture over lasagna.  Return dish to oven, uncovered, and bake at 375°F until top is browned, about 10 minutes.  Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.