Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Best Vegetable Lasagna, a vibrant and satisfying dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This cheesy, layered delight features fresh vegetables, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, all enveloped in a flavorful marinara sauce. Whether you’re vegetarian or a meat lover, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also make-ahead friendly—just assemble and store for a quick meal later. With customizable ingredients, you can adapt this lasagna to suit your tastes. Enjoy a hearty slice of homemade goodness that brings warmth and joy to every occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (8 ounces)
- 9 oven ready (no boil) lasagna noodles
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté chopped onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini in olive oil until softened. Add minced garlic and cook briefly.
- Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and parsley; simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix together egg and ricotta cheese until smooth.
- In a greased baking dish, spread some vegetable sauce; layer noodles and ricotta mixture; top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
- Finish with noodles topped with remaining sauce and cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes; uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg