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Quick Vegetable Lasagna

Quick Vegetable Lasagna prepared dish

This quick vegetable lasagna is a delightful and satisfying dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Layered with fresh vegetables, ricotta, and marinara sauce, it offers a burst of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this recipe is both nutritious and delicious!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include olive oil, marinara sauce, black pepper, mozzarella cheese.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 2 cups spinach (fresh)
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 9 sheets lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced zucchini and chopped bell pepper to the skillet, cooking until slightly tender.
  4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
  6. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta cheese and half of the sautéed vegetables.
  7. Add another layer of marinara sauce, three more lasagna noodles, the remaining ricotta, and the rest of the vegetables.
  8. Top with the final three lasagna noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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