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Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna

Deliciously Creamy Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

This Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna is a comforting dish filled with layers of creamy cheese and vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Layers
  • 12 sheets Lasagna noodles Cook al dente
For the Sautéed Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper Chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Sliced, optional
  • 4 cups Fresh spinach Or frozen, drained
For the Saucy Goodness
  • 4 cups Marinara sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese Or cottage cheese
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8–10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
  3. Add zucchini, red and yellow bell peppers, and mushrooms (if using) to skillet and sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
  4. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Add marinara sauce, dried basil, and oregano; let simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  6. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of sauce, place 3 noodles, top with half of the ricotta mixture, half of the sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella.
  7. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta filling, and sauce, topping with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking to allow layers to set before slicing.

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