This Creamy Vegetable Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food! Layers of tender vegetables, creamy ricotta, and gooey cheese come together in a rich, delicious dish that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
🔥 Prep Time: 20 minutes | 🍽️ Cook Time: 45 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | 🍴 Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 3 cups spinach
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 egg
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
Let’s Cook!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Preheat oven: Set to 375°F (190°C).
Sauté veggies: Heat olive oil, and cook zucchini, peppers, carrots, and spinach until soft.
Mix ricotta filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, garlic powder, and pepper.
Layer the lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of marinara at the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add 3 lasagna noodles, spread ricotta mix, add veggies, sprinkle parmesan & mozzarella, and repeat.
- Top with extra cheese!
Bake & serve: Cover with foil, bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 minutes until golden.
Cool & enjoy!
🍝 “Creamy, cheesy, and packed with veggies—this lasagna is pure comfort in every bite!”
Tips & Variations:
Make it meaty: Add cooked ground beef or sausage.
Go gluten-free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
Extra creamy? Mix béchamel sauce into the ricotta.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 450 | Fat: 18g | Carbs: 50g | Protein: 22g
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