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Amazing Veggie Lasagna

This incredibly cheesy Veggie Lasagna will not have you missing the meat at all. Full of wonderfully flavored vegetables, it is perfect for a holiday table.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Dinner, holidays, lasagna, pasta, vegetarian, vegetarian lasagna
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs zucchini unpeeled, sliced lengthwise ¼ inch thick
  • 1 lbs button mushrooms sliced
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz lasagna noodles
  • 2 – 16 oz jars of roasted red peppers drained
  • 16 oz fresh ricotta cheese slightly drained
  • 8 oz creamy garlic and herb goat cheese at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 2 – 20 oz jars of good marinara sauce
  • 12 oz mozzarella grated
  • 6 oz sliced mozzarella

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the zucchini in single layers on 2-3 parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Spray the zucchini strips with cooking spray. Sprinkle the strips with the dried oregano, 2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 ½ tsp fresh ground pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the zucchini and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes; be careful not to burn the garlic. Remove the pans from the oven and set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • While the zucchini is roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil; when the oil is heated, add the sliced mushrooms to the pan.
  • Sauté the mushrooms for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 tsp of Kosher salt to the mushrooms and continue to cook until nicely browned and most of the moisture has been drawn out of the mushrooms. Set aside.
  • Also, while the zucchini is roasting, fill a very large bowl with hot tap water, then add enough boiling water to the bowl to bring the temperature of the water to 140 degrees F.
  • Add the lasagna noodles to the hot water and soak them for 15 minutes. Stirring occasionally so the noodles don’t stick to each other. Drain the noodles and add a splash of olive oil to the bowl to help prevent the noodles from sticking together. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, eggs, chopped fresh basil, 1/2 cup of grated parmesan, 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt, and 3/4 tsp fresh ground pepper. Mix with the paddle attachment on low speed until the mixture is homogenous.
  • Using a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, pour 1 cup of the marinara sauce in the bottom and spread so the bottom is covered.
  • Next, arrange 1/3 of the zucchini, mushrooms, and roasted red peppers on top, then add a layer of lasagna noodles (cut to fit as necessary).
  • Then spread 1/3 of the grated mozzarella, then dollop 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the grated mozzarella. Repeat this layer twice more, starting with the marinara sauce.
  • Cover the top with the remaining marinara sauce, then lay the mozzarella on top. Finally, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese over the mozzarella slices.
  • Place the dish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (for easy clean-up!) and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and it is bubbling. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1191mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g