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Super Veggie Lasagna

A hearty, vegetable-packed lasagna that layers grated veggies with tomato sauce and cheeses for a wholesome weeknight meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups carrots grated
  • 2 cups zucchini grated
  • 3 cups spinach frozen
  • 1 bell pepper any color, chopped
  • 3 1/4 cups fresh tomatoes diced
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce no salt added (used Hunt’s brand)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1/2 pound brown mushrooms
  • 12 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles cooked to package directions
  • 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese grated, divided
  • 8 ounces mozzarella grated (about 2 cups)
  • fresh basil chopped for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • spatula or large spoon
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. If frozen spinach is clumped or watery, thaw and squeeze out excess liquid; chop if large leaves remain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, grated zucchini, spinach, chopped bell pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, dried basil, onion powder, garlic powder, mushrooms, and salt to taste; stir until evenly mixed.
  4. Spread a layer of lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared dish.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the grated Parmesan over the noodles, then spread half of the vegetable mixture on top.
  6. Add another layer of noodles, sprinkle another 1/2 cup Parmesan, and spread the remaining vegetable mixture over them.
  7. Top with a final layer of noodles, the remaining Parmesan, and then evenly scatter the grated mozzarella over the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest a few minutes, then garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired and serve.

Notes

  • Use thawed spinach with excess moisture squeezed out.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions before assembling.
  • Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted cheeses.
  • Grate cheeses fresh for best melting and flavor.