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Loaded Veggie White Lasagna

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A comforting twist on classic lasagna packed with vibrant vegetables, creamy layers, and plenty of cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) butter
  • 1/2 cup (57g) all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups (946ml) milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 (10-ounce) package (283g) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 (15-ounce) container (425g) ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups (336g) shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Create the creamy sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour, whisking constantly for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden. Gradually whisk in the milk and ensure there are no lumps. Stir in the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Sauté the veggies: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Toss in the minced garlic, red and yellow bell peppers, and zucchini. Sauté until soft. Add the thawed spinach.
  3. Mix the ricotta filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Layering the lasagna: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, start with a layer of creamy sauce, then three lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta, half of the veggie mix, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers and finish with sauce and mozzarella on top.
  5. Bake your lasagna: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a vegan twist, substitute ricotta with cashew cheese and mozzarella with vegan cheese.

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Keywords: lasagna, veggie lasagna, comfort food, Italian, vegetarian

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