Description
A delicious and hearty Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced zucchini, bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the chopped spinach, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles on top. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the sautéed vegetable mixture. Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese and a layer of marinara sauce.
- Repeat the layers: add 3 more noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining vegetables, another 1/3 of the mozzarella, and more marinara sauce. Finish with the last 3 noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, the remaining mozzarella, and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, add cooked ground turkey or beef to the vegetable mixture.
- Substitute the marinara sauce with pesto for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg