Description
Dive into layers of cheesy goodness with our Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna! Packed with fresh vegetables, rich tomato sauce, and bubbling cheese, this dish promises a comforting meal that’s perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
5–6 oz baby spinach
1 large can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup freshly chopped basil, plus extra for garnish
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese, divided
1/4 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
9 no-boil lasagna noodles
8 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet; add carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and onion with a pinch of salt. Cook until soft, about 7-8 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted. Set aside.
In a saucepan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil; add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 10 minutes.
In a 9×13 inch baking dish, layer sauce, noodles, vegetables, cottage cheese, and mozzarella; repeat. Top with noodles, sauce, and remaining mozzarella.
Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake for another 15 minutes or until bubbly.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.
Notes
No-boil lasagna noodles save preparation time and ensure a perfect bake.
Feel free to experiment with different veggies or cheeses as per taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg