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Default Ever Hear Of Lasagna Made With Zucchini Instead Of Noodles?

zxcvbob wrote:
>
> jmcquown wrote:
> > On 3/28/2013 12:01 PM, Judy Haffner wrote:
> >>
> >> My daughter told me a friend had told her about making lasagna using
> >> layers of sliced zucchini in place of lasagna noodles

> > (snippage)
> >
> > I've heard of it but I have never made it. Zucchini is very watery
> > squash so it seems to me it would need to be cooked and drained before
> > using it as "noodles". I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be
> > very tasty. Then again, I love zucchini.
> >
> > Jill

>
> I think thick slices, partially dried-out in a food dehydrator, might
> work. But just plain fresh zukes would be way too watery.
>
> Bob


Not at all. Make it sometime and see for yourself.
It's a completely unnecessary step. Been there, done that.

G.

PS - the only time I've dried any veg for a meal is fresh tomatoes for a
pizza. I will dehydrate them a bit before adding to the pizza.