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Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna

Deliciously Creamy Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

This Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food with layers of pasta, vibrant vegetables, and creamy ricotta.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Lasagna noodles Cook al dente
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper Chopped
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Diced
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach Chopped
For the Sauce
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce Homemade or quality store-bought
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Creamy
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese Divided
  • 0.5 cups Grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water for lasagna noodles, cook al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add sliced zucchini, chopped bell peppers, and diced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt. Add marinara sauce, basil, and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  6. In a 9x13 baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with noodles and sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can customize the vegetables based on your preferences. Make sure to store leftovers properly in the fridge or freezer.

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