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Loaded Veggie White Lasagna

A rich and flavorful twist on classic comfort food, this Loaded Veggie White Lasagna combines layers of roasted veggies and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Roasted Veggies
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 yellow squash, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Béchamel Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Lasagna Assembly
  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked or oven-ready
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss the diced zucchini, squash, bell pepper, and mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast veggies in the oven for 20 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thick. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. In a bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, and more salt and pepper.
  5. If using regular lasagna noodles, boil them now.
Assembly and Baking
  1. In a greased 9x13 baking dish, layer some béchamel sauce, followed by noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the roasted veggies, spinach, and more béchamel. Repeat these layers.
  2. Top with the final noodles, béchamel, and a generous handful of mozzarella.
  3. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an extra 10-15 minutes until golden.
  4. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake at 350°F until warmed through.