Description
Layered Mediterranean Veggie Lasagna with Creamy Ricotta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together fresh vegetables and creamy cheese in every delightful bite. This visually stunning lasagna features layers of zucchini, spinach, and rich ricotta cheese, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its easy preparation and the ability to customize with seasonal veggies, this recipe makes it simple to create a wholesome meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook until tender.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread marinara sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, sautéed vegetables, ricotta mixture, more sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Cover with foil; bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil during the last 15 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg