Description
A robust and flavorful vegetable lasagna filled with layers of fresh pasta, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Lasagna sheets (no-boil or regular)
- 500 g (2 cups) ricotta cheese
- 250 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped zucchini
- 1 cup (150 g) sliced mushrooms
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups (300 g) fresh spinach
- 400 ml (1.5 cups) tomato sauce
- 1 egg (or 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, and bell pepper, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Add the Spinach and Sauce: Stir in the spinach until wilted. Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg (or flaxseed mix), grated Parmesan, and a pinch of nutmeg until smooth.
- Layer the Lasagna: Spread 1/3 of the vegetable mixture on the bottom of a baking dish. Top with lasagna sheets, half of the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers, finishing with tomato sauce and remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, grill or roast vegetables before adding them to the layers. Make sure to squeeze moisture from vegetables to avoid a watery lasagna.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg