Roasted Veggie Lasagna Recipe
Source: littlemamacooks.com
Ingredients
- Eggplant: 1 large, diced into 1-inch cubes. Provides a meaty texture and absorbs
- Zucchini: 2 medium, diced into 1-inch cubes. Adds a mild sweetness and delicate
- Bell Peppers: 2 , cored, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces. Contribute swee
- Red Onion: 1 large, cut into wedges. Roasting mellows its sharpness and brings o
- Mushrooms: 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, quartered. Earthy flavor and meaty
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 pint, halved. Burst of sweetness and acidity when roasted
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced. Infuses aromatic flavor into the vegetables
- Olive Oil: ¼ cup. For roasting and sautéing, adds richness and helps vegetables
- Dried Italian Herbs: 2 teaspoons. A blend of oregano, basil, rosemary, and thyme
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste. Essential for seasoning and enhancing flavors
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons. For sautéing aromatics and building flavor
- Yellow Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped. Forms the base of the sauce and adds swe
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced. Enhances the savory depth of the tomato sauce
- Crushed Tomatoes: 28 oz can. The foundation of the sauce, choose good quality fo
- Tomato Paste: 2 tablespoons. Concentrated tomato flavor, adds richness and depth
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon. Classic Italian herb, adds warmth and aroma
- Dried Basil: 1 teaspoon. Sweet and aromatic herb, complements tomatoes perfectly
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon. Balances the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances sweetness
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste. To season and balance the sauce
- Fresh Basil Leaves: ¼ cup, chopped . Adds fresh, vibrant flavor at the end
- Ricotta Cheese: 15 oz container, whole milk. Creamy base for the filling, provid
- Parmesan Cheese: ½ cup, grated. Adds salty, savory, and nutty notes to the ricot
- Egg: 1 large. Binds the ricotta mixture and adds richness
- Fresh Parsley: ¼ cup, chopped. Adds freshness and herbaceous notes
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste. To season the ricotta mixture
- Nutmeg: Pinch . Adds a subtle warm spice that complements ricotta and cheese
- Lasagna Noodles: 9-12 oven-ready lasagna noodles . Provides the structure and la
- Mozzarella Cheese: 8 oz, shredded. Melts beautifully and creates a cheesy, gooey
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, grated . Adds extra flavor and browning to the top of th