Mediterranean Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
547 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Mediterranean Lasagna Recipe
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This Mediterranean Lasagna Recipe is the best you will ever taste! It is packed with perfectly roasted vegetables and a delicious blend of cheeses. It's a twist on a classic that the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
- 1 recipe Italian Tomato Sauce 4 cups
Mediterrarean Lasagna Filling
- 2 bell peppers red green, orange, or yellow, diced
- 2 small zucchini diced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium eggplant peeled and diced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach kale, or chopped Swiss chard leaves
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk ricotta 450 g
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 225 g
- ½ cup feta cheese 225 g
- 1 cup grated fresh parmigiano cheese plus additional for serving
- fresh basil for garnish
Pasta
- 12 heets lasagna noodles
Instructions
Tomato Sauce
- Make the Italian tomato sauce and set aside.
Mediterrarean Lasagna Filling
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion to a large bowl—season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and roast until the vegetables are soft and slightly browned, about 25 minutes. Take out of the oven and immediately add the spinach. Toss with tongs to mix and wilt the greens. Alternatively, using the same method, you can sautee vegetables in a large skillet.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F. to get ready for the lasagna.
- Combine ricotta cheese (remove any excess moisture), 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, 1/2 cup of parmigiano cheese, and lemon zest in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
Cook Lasagna Noodles
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. (skip these steps if using no-boil noodles)
- Boil lasagna noodles (6 at a time for dried pasta) until they are tender but still underdone (they will finish cooking as the lasagna bakes). Set the cooked pasta flat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Assemble Lasagna
- Grease a 9X13 (or 8X8) rectangular baking dish with the olive oil, add a 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and spread it around the bottom of the pan.
- Put a single layer of pasta (use 4-5 depending on size of the dish).
- Top with an even layer of tomato sauce, one-third of the vegetable mixture, and a third of the ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers three times with the rest of the ingredients. For the top, cover with remaining mozzarella and parmigiano cheese.
- Bake until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, about 35-40 minutes if it gets too brown, tent with aluminum foil. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes (up to 1 hour) before serving. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Enjoy!
- Storage: cool completely, cover well, refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze.
Notes
- Top Tips
- Yes! Here are a couple of tips for you.
- Freezing lasagna is a great way to prepare a future meal without any work!
- The vegetables can be roasted the day before making the lasagna to save time. Or assemble the whole lasagna, cover it, and refrigerate it up to a day before baking.
- Use whole milk ricotta and mozzarella cheese for the best flavor. That being said. Yes, you can substitute for part-skim versions if you need. The cheese won't melt as nicely since low-fat cheese contains added stabilizers.
- Use freshly shredded cheese, not a bag of pre-shredded cheese. The bagged shredded cheese from the grocery store often contains anti-caking agents and does not melt smoothly. Read more about why you should shred your own cheese.
- If possible, make your red sauce or pasta sauce (sugo al pomodoro). It takes 20 minutes and is worth the fresh and light flavor. I make mine in large batches and freeze them in containers. I can pull one out whenever I need it for a recipe.
- This dish can be assembled up to 6 hours before you bake it. Store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake and eat it.
- In an airtight container, you can store any leftover lasagna in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Cool the lasagna completely – this helps prevent freezer burn from condensation.
- Transfer to a sturdy freezer-safe container and wrap securely with aluminum foil.
- Freeze the lasagna for 1-2 months.
- Defrost overnight in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
2652IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
501mg
(50%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2652IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 501mg | 50% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
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