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Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna with Creamy Ricotta

Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna with Creamy Ricotta Bliss

Delight in this Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna with Creamy Ricotta – a comforting vegetarian dish filled with roasted vegetables and creamy cheese.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 12 oz Lasagna Noodles Traditional or gluten-free
  • 1 medium Eggplant Can substitute with mushrooms
  • 2 medium Zucchini Use seasonal varieties
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Any colors will work
For the Sauce and Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can use vegetable oil if needed
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Can mix with cottage cheese for a lighter version
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce Consider homemade for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
To Finish
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves For garnishing

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers into even pieces. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes.
  3. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, around 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and lay flat to prevent sticking.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with minced garlic, oregano, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  5. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half of the roasted vegetables, and half of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  6. Repeat layering: add another 1/2 cup of marinara sauce, 3 more noodles, remaining vegetables and ricotta mixture, and another 1/3 of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
  7. Finish with a layer of 3 noodles, remaining marinara sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
  9. Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before garnishing with fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This lasagna can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge unbaked, then baked the next day for convenience.

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