Description
This Vegetarian Lasagna features roasted vegetables and a creamy spinach-ricotta filling, perfect for weeknights or small celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (1.3 lb) mixed vegetables (2 medium zucchini, 1 large eggplant, 2 red bell peppers)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 250 g (8.8 oz) mushrooms
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 1 large onion (150 g / 5.3 oz)
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 10 g (2 tsp) olive oil
- 300 g (10.6 oz) fresh spinach
- 500 g (about 2 cups) ricotta
- 1 large egg
- 100 g (1 cup) grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 240 ml (1 cup) marinara sauce
- 400 g (14 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 4 lasagna sheets (about 125 g / 4.4 oz)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Toss the mixed vegetables with olive oil and salt; roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast the mushrooms until brown; sauté onion and garlic until translucent, then combine with mushrooms and roasted veggies.
- Wilt the spinach in a skillet, then squeeze out excess water.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, basil, and drained spinach; season.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara, lasagna sheets, ricotta mixture, roasted vegetables, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden.
- Let rest for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, do not skip the resting step after baking to help layers set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
