Description
A hearty and flavorful vegetarian lasagna packed with layers of rich tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion and garlic.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook until softened.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and stir in spinach, cooking until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of vegetable sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer 3 noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the vegetable sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, topping with remaining noodles and sauce; sprinkle with parmesan and remaining mozzarella.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the vegetable mixture. Ensure to use gluten-free noodles if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg