Description
A hearty, flavorful vegetable lasagna layered with tender roasted vegetables, creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and rich tomato sauce a comforting meatless favorite that everyone will love.
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, squash, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion. Sauté for 6–8 minutes until softened. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook 1 minute more.
4. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
5. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
6. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the sautéed vegetables, a third of the mozzarella, and more sauce.
7. Repeat layers, finishing with remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella on top.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
Roast the vegetables in advance for deeper flavor.
Use spinach, kale, or eggplant for added variety.
This lasagna freezes well — perfect for meal prep or leftovers.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: vegetable lasagna, meatless lasagna, vegetarian dinner, baked pasta