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Healthy Creamy Veggie Lasagna Recipe | Family Dinner

Healthy Creamy Veggie Lasagna

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 pieces Lasagna noodles Standard or whole wheat
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Part-skim or whole milk
  • 24 oz Tomato sauce Marinara or roasted garlic tomato sauce
  • 2 medium Zucchini Thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Boil the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside on a flat surface to prevent sticking.
  • In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and sliced zucchini until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, and the chopped fresh basil until smooth and well combined.
  • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Place 3 to 4 lasagna noodles evenly over the sauce layer.
  • Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, then layer with half of the sautéed zucchini, half of the diced tomatoes, and a generous ladle of tomato sauce.
  • Repeat the layering process: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining zucchini and tomatoes, and sauce.
  • Finish with a final layer of lasagna noodles. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top, completely covering the noodles.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing to allow the layers to set. Garnish with additional fresh basil before serving.