Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta
This vegetable lasagna is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with no-boil lasagna noodles, so it's quick and easy to assemble. The filling is a mix of sautéed vegetables, black beans, and corn, and it's topped with a rich tomato sauce. The lasagna is baked until bubbly and heated through, and then it's let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set up.
Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that's been enjoyed for centuries. It's typically made with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. However, this vegetable lasagna is a lighter and healthier take on the traditional dish. It's made with no-boil lasagna noodles, so it's quick and easy to assemble. The filling is a mix of sautéed vegetables, black beans, and corn, and it's topped with a rich tomato sauce. The lasagna is baked until bubbly and heated through, and then it's let stand for 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set up.
Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 package (9 ounces) no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add bell peppers, black beans, and corn to skillet; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  5. Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/2 of the vegetable mixture. Repeat layers.
  6. Top with remaining tomato sauce.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  8. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • The no-boil lasagna noodles make this dish quick and easy to assemble.
  • The sautéed vegetables add flavor and texture to the filling.
  • The black beans and corn add protein and fiber to the dish.
  • The rich tomato sauce adds flavor and moisture to the lasagna.
  • Letting the lasagna stand for 10 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set up.