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Southern Italian–Style Lasagna with Zucchini, Tomato & Basil

Ingredients (serves 6–8)

• Lasagna sheets (fresh or dried, eggless if you want to keep it more southern-traditional): ~300 g ( these can also be omitted its up to you :)

• Zucchini: 3–4 medium, sliced into thin rounds

• Fresh tomatoes: 1.2 kg (about 8 large), peeled & chopped (or high-quality canned peeled tomatoes if out of season)

• Garlic: 3 cloves, finely sliced

• Fresh basil leaves: 1 large bunch

• Olive oil (extra virgin): ~6 tbsp

• Ricotta cheese: 400 g

• Mozzarella (fresh, drained & torn): 250 g

• Pecorino Romano (or Parmigiano if preferred): 100 g, grated

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Chili flakes (optional, for a Calabrian kick)