How to Make Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its layers of comforting flavors and textures. Traditionally, lasagna is made with layers of pasta, rich tomato sauce, and creamy bechamel, but there are countless variations that can be personalized to suit your taste. One such variation is the Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna, which substitutes the traditional meat filling with a medley of colorful and nutritious vegetables.

This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and veggie-lovers ...

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Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
  • 1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
  • 24 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Saute for 7 minutes; set aside.
  • Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl, combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 45mg
    • Sodium: 530mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 65mg
    • Calcium: 549mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 661mg