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Vegetable Lasagna

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Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 40 min
Total Time 70 min
Servings 6

This Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta is a hearty, cheesy, and deliciously satisfying dish perfect for a comforting family meal.

Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Step 2: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  4. Step 4: Add zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until tender. Stir in spinach, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, cooking until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg until smooth and well blended.
  6. Step 6: Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Step 7: Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the vegetable mixture, a third of the mozzarella, and another layer of sauce.
  8. Step 8: Repeat the layers, ending with noodles topped with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  9. Step 9: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Step 10: Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

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