Description
This Best Vegetarian Lasagna is a hearty and flavorful meatless version of the classic Italian dish. Layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, sautéed vegetables, marinara sauce, and gooey melted cheese come together to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
Vegetable Saute:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 zucchini, diced, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 cup mushrooms, chopped, 2 cups fresh spinach
Cheese Mixture:
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Additional Layers:
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, then add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Mix ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, basil, and oregano in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, sautéed veggies, marinara sauce, and cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with different vegetables like eggplant or kale for variety.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- This lasagna can be assembled ahead and frozen for later baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
