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Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna

Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna that Melts in Your Mouth

A mouthwatering Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna filled with roasted vegetables, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for vegetarians and gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Eggplant Substitute with zucchini or butternut squash
  • 2 medium Zucchini Can be replaced with yellow squash
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Bell Pepper Can be omitted or replaced with additional zucchini
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Substitute with cottage cheese for lower fat option
  • 12 oz Mozzarella Cheese Can mix with less fat mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese May replace with nutritional yeast for vegan option
For the Sauce and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can use avocado oil
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Substitute with garlic powder if needed
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Use fresh oregano for more vibrancy
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil Fresh basil can be substituted, using more to taste
  • 1 ts Salt Adjust to personal taste
  • 1 ts Pepper Adjust to personal taste
For Assembly
  • 12 oz Lasagna Noodles Use gluten-free lasagna noodles for GF option
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Can exchange for homemade tomato sauce
  • Fresh Basil Leaves Optional but adds freshness and color

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Lasagna Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice the eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers into even pieces. Spread them on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast the vegetables for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly charred.
  4. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay flat.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  6. Spread ½ cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, add half of the roasted vegetables, half of the ricotta mixture, and sprinkle ⅓ of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  8. Repeat the layering with another ½ cup marinara sauce, three noodles, remaining roasted vegetables and ricotta mixture, and another ⅓ of the cheeses.
  9. For the final layer, place the last three noodles on top, add remaining marinara sauce, and sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  11. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
  12. Slice and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing. Adjust salt and pepper as needed to enhance flavors.

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