Very Veggie Lasagna Recipe ๐ฅ
Description: This Very Veggie Lasagna recipe is not only excellent but also incredibly versatile! It’s my all-time favorite lasagna recipe, perfect for any night of the week. Packed with an array of colorful vegetables, it’s a delightful way to sneak in those essential nutrients. Plus, it’s so easy to customize – feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand! I like to amp up the sauciness by adding a bit more sauce than usual, about a jar and a half to be exact. Trust me; it’s worth it! ๐
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Weeknight
- Keywords: < 4 Hours, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5 stars)
- Review Count: 7
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 301.6
- Fat Content: 12.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 29.5mg
- Sodium Content: 780.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.8g
- Fiber Content: 2.2g
- Sugar Content: 9.1g
- Protein Content: 14g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Carrots |
| 1 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Broccoli floret |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1/2 | Green pepper |
| 1/2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 2 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1 | Spaghetti sauce (28-56oz) |
| 14 | Lasagna noodles |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables: Start by stir-frying the carrots, zucchini, onion, broccoli floret, celery, green pepper, garlic cloves, and salt in oil until they are crisp-tender. This adds a wonderful depth of flavor to your lasagna!
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 13″x9″ baking dish.
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Layer the Sauce: Spread 3/4 cup of spaghetti sauce evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This creates a delicious base for your lasagna.
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Arrange Noodles: Place 7 lasagna noodles over the sauce, overlapping them as needed to cover the bottom of the dish completely.
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Layer with Veggies, Sauce, and Cheese: Now comes the fun part! Layer half of the stir-fried veggies over the noodles, followed by a generous drizzle of spaghetti sauce, and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process to create another layer.
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Final Touches: Finish off your masterpiece by topping the lasagna with the remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese.
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Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, or until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is gooey and golden brown.
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Let it Rest: Once out of the oven, allow the lasagna to rest for about 15 minutes before cutting into it. This helps the flavors meld together and makes for easier slicing.
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Serve and Enjoy: Now, all that’s left to do is serve up generous slices of this delightful Very Veggie Lasagna and savor every delicious bite!
This recipe yields about 12 servings, making it perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prepping. Whether you’re a veggie enthusiast or just looking to add more greens to your diet, this lasagna is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation. Give it a try and prepare to be amazed by the burst of flavors in every mouthful! ๐
