Growing up, lasagna was always one of my favorite meals. And I’ll be honest—it’s impossible to replace the genius combination of white lasagna noodles, ground meat and cheese. But, by combining fresh and high-quality ingredients and fragrant herbs and spices with oven-baked warmth, the comfort of lasagna can be redefined.

This recipe is for when you’re cooking for one but want family comfort.

Vegetable & Goat Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients:

– 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick pieces

– 1 tomato

– small handful of black olives

– handful of spinach

– handful of fresh basil

– goat cheese (as much as your heart desires!)

– 1 tbsp diced chives

– 1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

– salt & pepper to taste

– extra chives and basil for garnish

Serves: 1

Directions:

Slice the zucchini and pre-cook the slices in the olive oil with salt and pepper until brown on both sides. Then begin to layer—zucchini, spinach and basil, chopped tomato, olives, goat cheese, chives and zucchini. Pop in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese is melted, the tomatoes are warmed through and the spinach and basil are wilted (approximately 10-15 minutes).

Serve on a bed of spinach and basil and garnish with chopped chives.

Such a treat for the palate and full of fragrant flavors!

Bon Appetit!

xo Aylin