Samantha Nicole This Easy Vegetable Lasagna is perfect for a lighter take on your favorite dish or for making a simple vegetarian meal! Filled with creamy cheeses, tender noodles, and hearty vegetables, Easy Vegetable Lasagna is sure to please a crowd even without meat. In 60 minutes or less, you can enjoy a healthy, flavorful, and colorful dish that will stick in your memory. Don’t forget the fresh mozzarella!
Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1 (8 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3 cups lightly steamed vegetables, of your choice
- 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a 9×13-inch casserole dish spread a thin layer of the pasta sauce on the bottom.
Step 3 –Layer the lasagna noodles over the sauce. This should take about 3-4 noodles.
Step 4 –Place the ricotta in a bowl and add about 1/4 cup of water, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 5 –Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the pasta.
Step 6 –Spread 1/3 of the remaining pasta sauce over the cheese.
Step 7 –Spread 1/3 of the vegetables over the sauce.
Step 8 –Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella over the veggies.
Step 9 –Repeat the layering twice starting with the noodles and ending with the mozzarella.
Step 10 –Cover the casserole dish and bake until the noodles are tender, about 35-40 minutes.
Step 11 –Uncover and continue baking until the cheese starts to become golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 12 –After removing it from the oven, allow the lasagna to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
