5.0 from 9 votes
Vegetable Lasagna
Listen up, folks, this Vegetable Lasagna is the real deal. We're talking layers of tender zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper snuggled between creamy ricotta and rich bechamel sauce. Trust me, one bite and you'll be smitten—it's comfort food redefined, a cheesy, veggie-packed masterpiece that'll keep you coming back for seconds!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 503 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 talbespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium zucchini thinly sliced
- 2 medium yellow squash thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper diced
- 16 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 12 heets oven ready lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2½ cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Bechamel Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½ cups milk
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic, followed by zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Gradually add in the milk, constantly whisking to avoid lumps. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens.
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, frozen spinach, salt, and pepper.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Add a layer of lasagna noodles. Next, layer with the ricotta-spinach mixture. Add some sautéed vegetables and drizzle a portion of the bechamel sauce over them. Repeat these layers, finishing with a layer of marinara sauce over noodles. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Oven-Ready Noodles: Seriously, these are a game-changer, making this dish come together even quicker. If you're using traditional lasagna noodles, make sure to pre-cook them according to package instructions.
- Squeeze That Spinach: Don't skip squeezing the water out of the thawed spinach. Trust me, you don't want a soggy lasagna!
- Bechamel Love: This sauce can thicken quickly, so keep an eye on it. If it gets too thick, just add a splash of milk to loosen it up.
- Cheesy Business: Feel free to mix up the cheeses. A blend of mozzarella, provolone, or even a touch of smoked Gouda could add some extra oomph!
- Make Ahead: This lasagna is a prime candidate for prepping in advance. Just assemble, cover, and refrigerate. When you're ready, bake it to golden, bubbly perfection!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
503kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
883mg
(37%)
Potassium
996mg
(28%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
8489IU
(170%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
614mg
(61%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 503kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 996mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 8489IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 614mg | 61% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.