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Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna

Delicious Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna for Comfort Food Lovers

This Baked Italian Vegetable Lasagna is a hearty, comforting dish filled with vibrant veggies and cheesy goodness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cool Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles Cook until al dente
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for richer flavor
For the Vegetable Filling
  • 1 Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Zucchini Diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 Yellow Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • 4 ounces Fresh Spinach A generous handful
For the Saucy Goodness
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  4. Stir in spinach until wilted, then add marinara sauce, basil, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix ricotta with egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
  6. In a baking dish, layer vegetable sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients. Finish with cheese on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow to rest for 10 minutes after baking for easier slicing. Experiment with fresh herbs and cheese types for added flavor.

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