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Healthy Veggie Lasagna: Delicious & Easy Weeknight Meal

This veggie lasagna recipe offers a delightful and healthier twist on the classic comfort food. It masterfully combines tender whole grain noodles with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables, creamy ricotta cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, all topped with melted mozzarella. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish, this recipe proves that healthy eating can be incredibly delicious. The focus on fresh ingredients and smart substitutions makes this veggie lasagna a go-to op
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Prep Time 55 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chopped veggies of your choice (e.g., zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms)
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 12 uncooked oven-ready whole grain lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Method
 

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add your chosen chopped veggies and cook for 7-10 minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
  2. In a bowl, whisk the egg into the ricotta cheese. Stir in the fresh spinach until just combined.
  3. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, half of the cooked vegetables, and 3/4 cup of tomato sauce.
  4. Repeat the layering process: another 4 noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, the remaining veggies, and 3/4 cup sauce. Top the entire pan with the final 4 noodles, remaining sauce, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

Notes

- Use a mix of your favorite vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrots for varied flavor and texture.
- For an extra layer of flavor, add a pinch of Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes to the vegetable sauté.
- Ensure your ricotta mixture is well-seasoned with salt and pepper before layering.
- If not using oven-ready noodles, prepare regular lasagna noodles according to package directions before assembling.