Ingredients
🥄 LARGE EGGPLANT, SLICED INTO 1/4-INCH ROUNDS
🥄 MEDIUM ZUCCHINIS, SLICED LENGTHWISE INTO 1/4-INCH STRIPS
🥄 RED BELL PEPPER, HALVED AND SEEDED
🥄 1 YELLOW BELL PEPPER, HALVED AND SEEDED
🥄 OLIVE OIL, FOR BRUSHING
🥄 SALT AND PEPPER, TO TASTE
🥄 LASAGNA NOODLES
🥄 CUP RICOTTA CHEESE
🥄 CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE, SHREDDED
🥄 CUP PARMESAN CHEESE, GRATED
🥄 CLOVES GARLIC, MINCED
🥄 TEASPOON DRIED OREGANO
🥄 1 TEASPOON DRIED BASIL
🥄 CUPS MARINARA SAUCE
🥄 FRESH BASIL LEAVES, FOR GARNISH
Instructions
👨🍳 Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
👨🍳 Place the sliced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on the prepared baking sheet.
👨🍳 Brush the vegetables generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
👨🍳 Roast the vegetables for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly caramelized.
👨🍳 While the vegetables roast, prepare the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
👨🍳 In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil.
👨🍳 In a medium saucepan, heat the marinara sauce and stir in the garlic-herb mixture.
👨🍳 Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
👨🍳 In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella and half of the grated Parmesan.
👨🍳 Mix until well combined.
👨🍳 Begin assembling the lasagna in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
👨🍳 Start with a thin layer of sauce on the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles.
👨🍳 Add a layer of roasted vegetables, then spread a generous amount of the ricotta mixture on top.
👨🍳 Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
👨🍳 Repeat the layers, ending with a final layer of noodles, sauce, and a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
👨🍳 Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
👨🍳 Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
👨🍳 Allow the lasagna to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
👨🍳 Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving to brighten the presentation and add a burst of flavor.
Notes
Avoid Sogginess: Make sure to sauté or roast the vegetables until they’re tender and lightly caramelized to prevent a watery lasagna. Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow layers to set properly.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 22