Vegetarian Lasagna
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Vegetarian Lasagna
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Who says you need to have meat when preparing a delicious lasagna? Enjoy this meatless vegetarian lasagna loaded with carrot, zucchini, bell pepper, and a trio of cheeses.
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Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrot, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 tbsp basil leaves, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasonings
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 3 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven 350 degree F. Grease a 9X13 inch casserole dish.
- In a large pot bring water to boil, add a tablespoon of oil and salt. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and keep the cooked noodles aside.
- Heat a wide pan with remaining olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onions turn translucent.
- Add in the veggies one by one; carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the spices; red chili, pepper, Italian seasonings, basil, and salt.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook until the liquid is thickened with the veggies for about 5-7 minutes on a medium-low flame.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper and keep it ready.
- Add a ¼ cup of vegetable sauce mixture to the greased baking dish. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles above the saucy mixture.
- Layer ⅓ portion of veggie saucy above the noodles followed by ½ the portion of prepared ricotta mixture. Spread a layer of parmesan and mozzarella cheese and arrange the lasagna noodles again and repeat the same layerings.
- In the final layer add the noodles, vegetable saucy mixture, and cheese.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil. Bake the lasagna for 20 minutes and remove the foil and bake further for 15 minutes.
- Broil for 2 more minutes to get the crusty golden top.
- Slice and serve the lasagna while it is still warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
570kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
708mg
(30%)
Potassium
736mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4086IU
(82%)
Vitamin C
39mg
(43%)
Calcium
566mg
(57%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 570 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 570kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 708mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4086IU | 82% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 566mg | 57% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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