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Easy Healthy Lasagna

A warm, bubbling dish of lasagna layered with cheesy goodness and vibrant vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling noodles
  • Large skillet for sauce
  • Baking dish (9x13 inch)
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced onion, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in garlic, zucchini, and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add chopped spinach and marinara sauce, stirring to combine, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  7. In your baking dish, spread a thin layer of the vegetable sauce on the bottom, layer three noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and a third of the remaining sauce.
  8. Repeat the layers, finishing with sauce and topping with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a simple green salad or garlic bread.