Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with Loaded Veggie White Lasagna Rich, a creamy and flavorful dish that combines vibrant vegetables with a luscious béchamel sauce and gooey cheeses. Perfect for any occasion, this lasagna not only satisfies your cravings but also sneaks in essential nutrients for a wholesome meal. Simple to prepare and customizable, it’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups béchamel sauce (made from 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp flour, and 2 cups milk)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and spinach; cook until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add milk while whisking until thickened. Season with salt and nutmeg.
- In a baking dish, layer ingredients starting with a thin layer of béchamel sauce, followed by noodles, ricotta mixture (mixed with herbs), sautéed veggies, mozzarella cheese, and more béchamel sauce. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg