Veggie Lasagna - Fix Approved
- Jan 1, 2016
- 2 min read
Warm, cheesy , packed with veggies, this lasagna is yummy! It’s bursting with fresh flavors from herbs and three different kinds of cheese, both adults and children will enjoy this one. It’s perfect for meal prep, or if you like to freeze leftovers in individual portions and reheat for an easy dinner when there’s no time to cook.
Total Time: 2 hrs. 7 min. Prep Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 1 hr. 47 min. Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry whole grain lasagna pasta Hot water 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium carrot, shredded 4 cloves garlic, chopped 3 cups + 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce, no sugar added, divided use 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional) 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Nonstick cooking spray
Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. 2. Cook pasta in water according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. 3. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. 4. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent. 5. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute. 6. Add 3 cups tomato sauce and basil. Season with salt and pepper if desired; cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. 7. Combine spinach and ricotta cheese in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside. 8. Combine mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses in a small bowl; mix well. Set aside. 9. Lightly coat a 4-quart (or 13 x 9-inch) rectangular baking dish with spray; place remaining 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce in the bottom. Top with a layer of pasta, one fourth vegetable mixture, one third spinach mixture, and one fourth cheese mixture. Repeat twice. Top with pasta, vegetable mixture, and cheese mixture. Cover with aluminum foil. 10. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. 11. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting.
ENJOY!!!!
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