Vegetable Lasagna Recipe
Easy Vegetable Lasagna with Baby Bella mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, and marinara. Baked until bubbly with mozzarella and parmesan.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Servings: 12 servings
- 1 pound lasagna sheets
- 3 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 (24-ounce) container Baby Bella mushrooms roughly chopped
- 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen spinach cooked according to package directions and thoroughly drained
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 ½ cups grated low-moisture mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese divided
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add 2 teaspoons of salt, then add lasagna sheets and cook until al dente. Drain lasagna sheets, then set overlapping on the prepared sheet pan so they don’t stick together.
Add olive oil to a large pot and set over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened and the mushrooms have released all of their moisture. Add the spinach, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Set vegetable mixture aside.
In a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Add a very thin layer of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles, followed by about 1 ½ cups of the vegetable mixture, doing your best to smooth the veggies into a single layer. Dollop about ¾ cup of ricotta mixture on top of the veggies, smoothing it into a somewhat even layer. Add a thin layer of marinara on top of the ricotta mixture, then top with about ½ cup of mozzarella, and finally another layer of noodles. Repeat this process two more times so you have a total of three layers. Add remaining marinara sauce on top of the final layer of noodles, followed by remaining mozzarella and all of the grated parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before cutting.
My Top Tip: Rest your lasagna before slicing and serving! After you take the lasagna out of the oven, let it sit for about 15 minutes before slicing. This will help it set and prevent it from falling apart when it's sliced and removed from the pan!
Storage: Let your lasagna cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container or cover the baking dish with foil. It will last in the fridge for about 5 days. To reheat, you can cook the lasagna in its baking dish at 350°F tented with foil for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat single portions in the microwave!
Freezing: Once your lasagna has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw the lasagna in the refrigerator overnight and then follow the reheating instructions above!
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 6010IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 2mg
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