Description
Loaded Veggie White Lasagna is a vibrant, hearty vegetarian dish layered with fresh vegetables, creamy cheeses, and rich white sauce. Perfect for family dinners, this colorful lasagna offers a meat-free alternative packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 1 cup chopped red bell peppers
- 1 cup chopped yellow squash
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, sliced (or roasted red peppers)
- 2 cups béchamel sauce or white sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and slice zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell peppers. Sauté vegetables in olive oil with garlic until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the white sauce by melting butter, stirring in flour, then gradually whisking in milk until thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if desired.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a layer of white sauce in a 9×13 inch dish. Layer noodles, ricotta, vegetables, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat layers, ending with a top layer of noodles covered with white sauce and cheese. Garnish with basil.
- Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-quality béchamel or white sauce for best flavor.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like eggplant, mushrooms, or kale.
- For vegan options, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg