Vegetable Lasagne Recipe

Mak Erot

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Apr 03, 2025

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A Deliciously Healthy Vegetable Lasagne Recipe

Lasagne is a classic comfort food, but it's often heavy and laden with cheese and meat. This recipe offers a lighter, healthier alternative packed with flavourful vegetables, while still retaining that satisfying, layered goodness you crave. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this vegetarian masterpiece!

Ingredients You'll Need:

This vegetable lasagne recipe is surprisingly easy to assemble, using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge.

For the Vegetable Filling:

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 eggplant, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Cheese Sauce (Optional but Highly Recommended):

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Other Essentials:

• 9-12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready preferred for ease)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or a blend of your favorite cheeses)
• Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Follow these simple steps for a perfect vegetable lasagne every time.

Preparing the Vegetable Filling:

1. Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add the bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant; cook until tender-crisp.
2. Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Making the Cheese Sauce (Optional):

1. Melt the Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
2. Create the Sauce: Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
3. Add Cheese and Season: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

Assembling the Lasagne:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Layer the Ingredients: Spread a thin layer of the vegetable filling in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread half of the cheese sauce (if using) over the noodles, followed by another layer of vegetable filling, more noodles, the remaining cheese sauce (if using), and the remaining vegetable filling.
3. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
4. Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagne is heated through.
5. Rest and Serve: Let the lasagne rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Tips and Variations:

• Add protein: Consider adding cooked lentils, chickpeas, or crumbled tofu for extra protein.
• Spice it up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vegetable filling for a little heat.
• Use different vegetables: Feel free to experiment with other vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or carrots.
• Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free lasagna noodles.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy vegetable lasagne! Remember to share your culinary creations and tag us – we'd love to see your versions! Happy cooking!