Description
A hearty, meat-free lasagna layered with creamy ricotta, cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and a savory marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and lay flat to cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, cottage cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, half of the cheese mixture, half of the veggies, and a layer of mozzarella. Repeat the layers.
- Finish with the last 3 noodles topped with marinara and the remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve.
Notes
Resting the lasagna after baking improves texture and makes slicing easier. Consider pairing with a salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg