Description
A delightful twist on the classic Italian dish with rich, roasted vegetables and creamy cheeses layered between lasagna noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
- 1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the eggplant, zucchini slices, and bell peppers on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly charred.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer as follows: three lasagna noodles, half of the roasted vegetables, half of the ricotta mixture, and 1/3 of the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Repeat the layering with another 1/2 cup marinara sauce, three lasagna noodles, remaining roasted vegetables, remaining ricotta, and another 1/3 of the cheeses.
- Finish with a layer of noodles, the rest of the marinara sauce, and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Roast vegetables well for flavor. Noodles should be al dente before layering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg