Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna (Printer-Friendly Version)
A comforting blend of roasted vegetables, ricotta, and three cheeses baked to a golden, bubbly finish.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
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1 large eggplant, sliced into 6 mm rounds
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into 6 mm strips
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1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
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1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
→ Pasta
05 -
9 lasagna noodles
→ Cheeses
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240 ml ricotta cheese
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120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
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100 g parmesan cheese, grated
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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480 ml marinara sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried basil
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Olive oil, for brushing
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on the sheet. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, turning halfway through until lightly charred.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fragrant.
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Spread 120 ml marinara sauce evenly in the bottom of a greased 23×33 cm baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Add half of the roasted vegetables, then spread half of the ricotta mixture over them. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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Repeat layering with marinara sauce, noodles, roasted vegetables, ricotta mixture, and cheeses. Finish with a final layer of noodles topped with remaining marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Allow to rest for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Letting the dish rest after baking allows the layers to firm up for easier slicing.