Description
A delicious and nutritious high protein veggie lasagna packed with fresh vegetables and creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the sautéed veggies, and a third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then the ricotta mixture, veggies, and marinara sauce.
- Top the final layer with the remaining noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add an additional layer of ricotta cheese in the middle.
- You can substitute the veggies with your favorites, such as eggplant or broccoli, for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg