Ingredients and Weight: - Lasagna noodles, 1 pound - Olive oil, 2 tablespoons - Onion, 1 medium, chopped - Red bell pepper, 1 medium, chopped - Zucchini, 1 medium, sliced - Eggplant, 1 medium, sliced - Mushrooms, 8 ounces, sliced - Spinach, 10 ounces, chopped - Marinara sauce, 28 ounces - Ricotta cheese, 15 ounces - Mozzarella cheese, 16 ounces, shredded - Parmesan cheese, ½ cup, grated
Preparation Time: - 30 minutes
Cooking Time: - 1 hour
Difficulty Level: - 3 (Medium)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. 3. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 10 minutes, or until softened. 4. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. 5. Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. 6. Top with 4 lasagna noodles. 7. Layer with half of the vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. 8. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese. 9. Spread remaining marinara sauce on top. 10. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the sauce. 11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted. 12. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information: - Calories: 450 per serving - Fat: 15 grams - Saturated Fat: 8 grams - Cholesterol: 50 milligrams - Sodium: 600 milligrams - Carbohydrates: 50 grams - Fiber: 5 grams - Sugar: 15 grams - Protein: 25 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Vegetarian - Flavorful and satisfying - Versatile and customizable - Perfect for a crowd
User Comments: - "This lasagna is amazing! The vegetable mixture is so flavorful and the ricotta cheese adds a nice creamy touch." - "My family loved this dish. It's a great way to sneak in some extra veggies." - "I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit."
Special Precautions and Tips: - Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the dish. - Don't overcook the vegetables or they will become mushy. - If you're short on time, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles. - Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving so it can set up.