Name: Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 small zucchini, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk; 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese, divided; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese; 24 ounces ricotta cheese; 2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

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A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.

Recipe by Rachel

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

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Ingredients

12 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 heads fresh broccoli, chopped
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
¾ cup Parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (8 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
24 ounces ricotta cheese
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot add broccoli, carrots, onions, bell peppers, zucchini and garlic. Saute for 7 minutes; set aside.
Place flour in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk until well blended. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 5 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in spinach. Reserve 1/2 cup spinach mixture. In a small bowl, combine cottage and ricotta cheeses; stir well.
Spread about 1/2 cup of spinach mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, spinach mixture, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ending with noodles. Top with reserved spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Cool for approximately 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

375	Calories
15g	Fat
37g	Carbs
25g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 8g	39%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 530mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 37g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 65mg	326%
Calcium 549mg	42%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 661mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.