Description
This Perfect Vegetable Lasagna is a cozy, flavor-packed dish layered with fresh vegetables, creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and a rich tomato sauce. It’s comforting, customizable, and perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots, shredded
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your 9×13 baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add zucchini, carrots, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: While the sauce simmers, mix ricotta with half the parmesan in a bowl and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of noodles. Spread ricotta mix, add sautéed veggies, a bit of spinach, then sprinkle mozzarella. Repeat until all ingredients are used, ending with sauce and remaining mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Finishing Touches: Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cut into generous squares and serve warm.
Notes
- Let the lasagna rest before cutting to help it hold its shape.
- Roast or sauté vegetables beforehand to avoid soggy layers.
- Customize with seasonal vegetables or your favorite cheeses.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg