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Summer Vegetable Lasagna with Fresh Pasta

Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

A celebration of peak summer produce layered between ultra‑thin fresh pasta sheets, roasted tomatoes, grilled eggplant and zucchini, and a silky ricotta‑mozzarella filling. Baked low and slow, then finished on a hot griddle for a crisp, buttery edge.

HardItalianServes 8

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Source Video
2h
Prep
3h 10m
Cook
37m
Cleanup
5h 47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$20.37
Per serving:$2.55

Critical Success Points

  • Roasting tomatoes at low temperature to preserve fresh flavor
  • Creating a smooth, well‑seasoned ricotta‑mozzarella filling
  • Rolling pasta sheets thin enough to handle but not tear
  • Blanching pasta sheets briefly to prevent sticking
  • Griddling vegetables until deeply caramelized
  • Layering without air pockets and pressing to flatten
  • Baking at 325°F until the egg sets
  • Final griddle crisping for texture contrast

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oven and griddle with oven mitts; surfaces can exceed 350°F.
  • Raw eggs are used in the filling; ensure they are fresh and consider using pasteurized eggs if concerned.

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