Ricotta, Mint and Courgette Lasagne
Ricotta, mint and courgette lasagne is a fresh vegetarian main course where silky ricotta, gently wilted spinach and tender courgette are layered between pasta sheets. The Thermomix TM7 blends the mint into the ricotta, steams the vegetables in the Varoma and cooks a lump-free béchamel, delivering a comforting yet light oven bake with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Ricotta, mint and courgette lasagne Thermomix TM7 brings a light, summery twist to the classic Italian bake, and it has become a favourite recipe for anyone searching meat-free inspiration from their all-in-one kitchen machine. Instead of a heavy ragù, this version layers delicate courgette ribbons, wilted spinach and a mint-flecked ricotta cream between soft pasta sheets, all bound by a silky béchamel made entirely in the mixing bowl. The TM7 handles every stage: it weighs the flour, butter and milk straight into the bowl, grinds the fresh mint leaves so their fragrance spreads evenly through the cheese, and steams the vegetables in the Varoma so they stay vibrant rather than soggy. Served straight from the oven with a crisp green salad, it works just as well for a relaxed quick weeknight dinner as for a Sunday lunch with friends. If you love vegetarian Italian food with a fresh herbal lift, this lasagne deserves a permanent spot in your repertoire.
Preparation tips
- Salting the sliced courgette in a colander before layering draws out excess moisture, keeping your lasagne layers distinct rather than watery. Pat the slices dry with kitchen paper before arranging them with the ricotta.
- Assemble the lasagne a few hours ahead and refrigerate it unbaked; the flavours of mint, spinach and ricotta deepen while the pasta softens slightly, then simply bake until golden and bubbling on top.
- For a family-friendly version, reduce the dry wine in the sauce and replace it with extra whole milk, keeping the béchamel mild while children still enjoy the hidden courgette and spinach.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by swapping the plain flour for a gluten-free blend in the béchamel and using gluten-free lasagne sheets; the ricotta, mint and courgette filling stays exactly the same.
- For a festive autumn variation, replace the courgette with thin pumpkin slices and the mint with sage, adding crispy fried pancetta on top for a celebratory Sunday lunch version.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing flour, butter and milk directly in the bowl gives you an exact béchamel base for this lasagne without any measuring cups. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 grinds fresh mint leaves in seconds, releasing their aroma evenly through the ricotta instead of uneven hand-torn pieces. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the courgette and spinach in the Varoma keeps both vegetables vibrant and tender before layering them into the bake. [Multi-Function]
- With hands-free mixing, the milk-flour sauce turns into a silky, lump-free béchamel while you grease the casserole dish. [Hands-Free]
- Heating the white sauce gently to just the right warmth prevents scorching on the base, giving the ricotta layers a velvety finish. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- plain flour
- eggs
- whole milk
- malt vinegar
- lemon
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh spinach leaves
- fine sea salt
- garlic clove