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VEGGIE LASAGNA

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 people
Author Christy Graves

Ingredients

  • 1-2 TBSP olive oil
  • 3 medium zucchini chopped to 1/4" cubes
  • 8 oz mushrooms chopped to 1/4" cubes
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped to 1/4" cubes
  • 1-2 cloves garlic to taste
  • 12 oz jarred roasted red peppers chopped to 1/4" cubes
  • 48 oz jarred spaghetti sauce (or homemade if you have time)
  • 1 TBSP fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 carrots, grated (or 8 baby carrots)
  • 1 TBSP dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 16 oz cottage cheese (or ricotta, or a mix of both)
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 oz bagged fresh spinach, rough chopped (or spinach and kale mix)
  • 8-12 no-boil lasagna noodles (or traditional noodles prepared to package directions)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2-1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, sauté the zucchini, mushrooms, onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the veggies are tender and have released some of their water. Transfer the veggie mixture to a colander to continue draining the moisture. 

  2. In one bowl, place the drained veggie mixture and stir in the roasted red peppers. Reserve,

  3. In a second bowl, combine the spaghetti sauce, thyme leaves, carrots, dried oregano and black pepper. Reserve.

  4. In a third bowl, combine the cottage (or ricotta) cheese, eggs and chopped spinach.

  5. In a 13" x 9" baking dish, lightly sprayed with cooking spray, begin to assemble your layers. Start with just enough sauce to cover the bottom of the pan (to prevent sticking). Follow with noodles, 1/2 sauce, 1/2 veggie mixture, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup of mozzarella. 

  6. Repeat noodles, 1/2 sauce, 1/2 veggie mixture, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture and 1 cup of mozzarella. Finish with grated Parmesan if using. 

  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil (dull side down) and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. To give the top a browned and bubbly look, uncover and cook under the broiler for 1-2 minutes. WATCH CLOSELY! The broiler works extremely quickly! Pull the lasagna out as soon as your desired look is achieved.