Veggie Lasagna

Layered pasta with vegetables, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Lasagna Noodles (no-boil)12Count
Zucchini (sliced)2Count
Bell Pepper (chopped)2Count
Mushrooms (sliced)250Grams
Spinach (fresh)200Grams
Ricotta Cheese (whole milk)500Grams
Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)300Grams
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Tomato Sauce (store-bought or homemade)800Milliliters
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pan. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil.
  6. Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  7. Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  8. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the vegetable mixture.
  9. Sprinkle a third of the mozzarella cheese over the vegetables.
  10. Repeat the layers, finishing with a layer of noodles and remaining tomato sauce.
  11. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  12. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden.
  13. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Kitchen equipment

Baking DishFoil