Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, orange), diced
2 medium zucchini, diced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
5 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
2 x 24 oz jars marinara sauce (good quality)
12–15 no-boil lasagna noodles (about 1 box)
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Prep your veggies: dice onion, mince garlic, dice bell peppers and zucchini, slice mushrooms, and chop spinach.
2. 2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3. Cook hearty vegetables: Add diced bell peppers, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
4. 4. Wilt spinach: Stir in chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove skillet from heat.
5. 5. Prepare ricotta mixture: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well.
6. 6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. 7. Start layering: Spread 1 cup marinara sauce over bottom of dish. Arrange a single layer of no-boil lasagna noodles over sauce (break to fit). Spread half of ricotta mixture over noodles. Spoon half of sautéed vegetables over ricotta. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over vegetables. Drizzle 1 cup marinara sauce over mozzarella. Repeat layers (noodles, ricotta, vegetables, mozzarella, sauce) once more.
8. 8. Final layer: Place final layer of noodles on top. Pour remaining marinara sauce over noodles, spreading to edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and extra Parmesan.
9. 9. Bake: Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10. 10. Rest: Let lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For best results, drain any excess liquid from sautéed vegetables before layering to prevent watery lasagna. Ensure no-boil noodles are fully covered by sauce to avoid hard, chewy spots. Letting the lasagna rest is crucial for neat slices. Freezes well: assemble unbaked and freeze for up to 3 months, or freeze baked leftovers. Reheat from refrigerated state at 350°F (175°C) covered with foil. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65
