Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional lasagna, packed with vegetables and creamy white sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 2 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups white sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper; sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, spinach, and Italian seasoning; cook until spinach wilts.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of white sauce on the bottom. Layer noodles, vegetable mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with mozzarella and parmesan on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like basil or thyme in the veggie mixture.
- Consider adding protein such as cooked chicken or turkey if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg