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

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its rich, comforting flavors and satisfying texture. It's also a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables in a delicious and flavorful way. This Easy Vegetable Lasagna recipe is the perfect dish to make for a cozy family dinner or to impress your friends at a dinner party.

What makes this recipe so great is that it's incredibly simple to make, even for those who are not seasoned cooks. The ingredients are easy to fin...

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Ingredients

  • 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can sliced carrots, well drained
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can chopped spinach, well drained
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Over high heat, heat pan to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12x8-inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg until well-mixed. Spoon some tomato sauce on the bottom of the dish to coat. Place 3 noodles lengthwise across the pan. Top with 1/3 of tomato sauce. With a spatula, spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture. Scatter 1/3 of carrots and spinach on ricotta and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, vegetables, and mozzarella two more times. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 477mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 347mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 435mg