Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta

Vegetable Lasagna with Ricotta

A classic layered lasagna with sautéed vegetables, tomato sauce, creamy ricotta filling, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C.

  2. Step 2

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add ⅞ tsp (5 gr) salt, and cook the lasagna noodles until flexible but still firm. Drain and separate the noodles so they do not stick.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 piece Lasagna Noodle, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: colander, large pot

  3. Step 3

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 200.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, mushrooms, the remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and the black pepper. Cook over medium heat until the vegetables are tender and their released liquid has mostly evaporated.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 250.0 gr Cremini Mushroom, 300.0 gr Eggplant, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 300.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Add the tomato sauce and oregano, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 200.0 gr Spinach, 960.0 ml Tomato Sauce

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Whisk the eggs in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the ricotta, parsley, and 70 gr Parmesan until evenly combined.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 70.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 15.0 gr Parsley, 500.0 gr Ricotta Cheese

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Spread a thin layer of vegetable sauce in the baking dish. Divide the 12 cooked noodles among three layers, using four noodles per layer. Add one-third of the ricotta mixture, one-third of the remaining vegetable sauce, and one-third of 250 gr mozzarella to each layer.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Mozzarella

    Cookware: baking dish

  8. Step 8

    Scatter the remaining 90 gr mozzarella and 30 gr Parmesan evenly over the lasagna. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 90.0 gr Mozzarella, 30.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish

  9. Step 9

    Bake the covered lasagna at 190°C until the layers are hot and bubbling.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish

  10. Step 10

    Remove the foil and bake until the top is lightly browned and the center reaches 74°C.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

  11. Step 11

    Rest the lasagna before cutting it into eight portions.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Bake the center to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 to 4 days; reheat leftovers to 74°C.

Risk factors

  • Raw egg in the ricotta filling
  • Perishable dairy ingredients
  • Hot baking dish and trapped steam

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