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Vegetarian Lasagna
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A hearty and delicious vegetarian lasagna packed with layers of fresh vegetables, ricotta cheese, and marinara sauce.
Ingredients
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- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach; cook until vegetables are tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer three noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the vegetable mixture, and one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining noodles, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For added flavor, you can incorporate herbs like basil or oregano into the vegetable mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: vegetarian lasagna, easy lasagna, Italian recipes, comfort food, baked pasta