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Basic + Awesome Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Basic + Awesome Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Basic + Awesome Vegetarian Lasagna is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a wholesome family dinner. Layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, fresh vegetables, and marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella, create a satisfying meal that everyone will love.


Ingredients

Lasagna Noodles:

9 lasagna noodles

Olive Oil Mixture:

1 tbsp olive oil

Vegetable Mix:

1 small onion (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 zucchini (diced), 1 bell pepper (chopped), 1 cup mushrooms (sliced), 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano

Sauce and Cheese:

3 cups marinara sauce, 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese, 1 egg, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (optional for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles per package instructions, then drain.
  3. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion and garlic. Add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and oregano; cook until soft.
  4. Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan.
  5. Layer Ingredients: In a baking dish, layer noodles, ricotta mixture, veggie mix, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
  6. Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes. Uncover, bake for additional 15 minutes.
  7. Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Notes

  • Swap in spinach, kale, or eggplant depending on season.
  • Can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg