Veggie Lasagna
Layered pasta with vegetables, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Lasagna Noodles (no-boil) | 12 | Count |
| Zucchini (sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Bell Pepper (chopped) | 2 | Count |
| Mushrooms (sliced) | 250 | Grams |
| Spinach (fresh) | 200 | Grams |
| Ricotta Cheese (whole milk) | 500 | Grams |
| Mozzarella Cheese (shredded) | 300 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Tomato Sauce (store-bought or homemade) | 800 | Milliliters |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pan. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella cheese over the vegetables.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of noodles and remaining tomato sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Baking DishFoil