Description
Valentine’s Vegetable-Packed ‘Rainbow’ Lasagna is a colorful and delightful dish that brings together fresh vegetables and creamy ricotta in a comforting layered creation. Each slice reveals vibrant zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and nutritious spinach, all enveloped in tender lasagna noodles and topped with melty mozzarella. Perfect for impressing loved ones or enjoying a cozy dinner, this easy-to-make recipe ensures you spend more time savoring the moment and less time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (traditional or no-boil)
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thinly
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté mushrooms until golden brown. Add zucchini and bell peppers; cook until softened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt and pepper until smooth.
- Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the sautéed vegetables, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Finish with marinara sauce and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg