No-Bake Lasagna with Ricotta and Tomatoes

no bake lasagna
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

This deconstructed lasagna is not only healthful but quick to make. The noodles aren't baked under heavy layers of cheese and sauce -- just dressed with ingredients right after being boiled.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

  • 3 cups mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (2 pints)

  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

  • cup chicken stock

  • 8 lasagna noodles

  • cup small basil leaves

  • ½ cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese

  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, shaved

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cups tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until soft, about 7 minutes. Add stock. Simmer until saucelike, about 1 minute. Add remaining cup tomatoes. Cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.

  3. Toss pasta in skillet to coat. Stir in basil, reserving some for garnish.

  4. Divide pasta among 4 plates. Top with any remaining sauce. Dot with ricotta, and drizzle with remaining teaspoon oil. Top with shaved cheese and remaining basil. Sprinkle with pepper.

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