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Classic Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • 9x13 Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and lay them flat to prevent sticking.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the zucchini and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove from heat.
  • Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Lay 3 noodles over the sauce.
  • Spread half the ricotta cheese over the noodles, then half the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with one third of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Repeat the layers with 3 more noodles, the remaining ricotta, the rest of the vegetables, and another third of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Top with the final 3 noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, and the last of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves when serving.

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from the cooked vegetables with a paper towel before layering to keep the lasagna from turning watery. You can assemble the whole dish a day ahead and refrigerate it, then add 10 minutes to the bake time when it comes straight from the fridge. Leftovers reheat well in a 350°F oven with a splash of extra marinara to restore moisture.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large pot, Skillet, 9x13 Baking Dish, Mixing Bowl