Ingredients
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Step-by-step preparation
1Prepare the vegetable sauceSaute the onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add zucchini, eggplant and red bell pepper. Cook the vegetables until lightly softened, stir in tomato sauce and oregano, and simmer until the sauce looks thick and rich.
Step 1
Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, then add zucchini, eggplant and red bell pepper.
Step 2
Cook the vegetables until lightly softened, stir in tomato sauce and oregano, and simmer until the sauce looks thick and rich.
2Build the lasagna layersSpread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish, then add lasagna sheets, vegetable sauce and spoonfuls of ricotta. Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used, then finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
Step 1
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish, then add lasagna sheets, vegetable sauce and spoonfuls of ricotta.
Step 2
Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used, then finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
3Bake and restCover the dish with foil and bake until the pasta is tender and the center is hot. Uncover for the final bake so the cheese turns golden, then rest the lasagna before slicing and serving.
Step 1
Cover the dish with foil and bake until the pasta is tender and the center is hot.
Step 2
Uncover for the final bake so the cheese turns golden, then rest the lasagna before slicing and serving.
Kitchen tip
Cook the vegetable sauce until the extra moisture evaporates so the lasagna stays structured instead of watery. Let the baked lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing, then finish with fresh basil for brighter flavor and better presentation.
FAQ
Can I make vegetable lasagna ahead of time?
Yes. Assemble the lasagna up to a day in advance, cover it tightly and refrigerate it until you are ready to bake.
How do I keep vegetable lasagna from getting watery?
Cook the vegetables long enough to release moisture, simmer the tomato sauce until slightly thickened and let the lasagna rest before cutting.
Can I freeze vegetarian lasagna?
Yes. You can freeze it baked or unbaked. Wrap it well and thaw overnight in the fridge for the best texture.
Can I use no-boil lasagna noodles?
You can. Just make sure the sauce is not too dry so the noodles soften properly while baking.
What can I serve with vegetable lasagna?
Serve it with a green salad, roasted vegetables, garlic bread or a light soup for a complete vegetarian dinner.
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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The rings show the share of the reference daily intake per serving, based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
