Creamy and Rich Vegetable Lasagna
This creamy and rich vegetable lasagna is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers provide a hearty base, while the creamy bechamel sauce and melted cheese add a touch of decadence. This lasagna is sure to please everyone at the table.
Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipes for lasagna date back to the 13th century, and the dish has since become a staple of Italian cuisine. Lasagna is typically made with layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese, but there are many variations on the classic recipe. This particular recipe for vegetable lasagna is a lighter and healthier take on the traditional dish. It uses eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers instead of meat, and it has a creamy bechamel sauce instead of a meat sauce. This lasagna is still hearty and satisfying, but it's also lower in calories and fat than the traditional version.
Creamy and Rich Vegetable Lasagna Creamy and Rich Vegetable Lasagna Creamy and Rich Vegetable Lasagna Creamy and Rich Vegetable Lasagna
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and onion over medium heat until softened.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  5. Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  6. Top with half of the vegetable mixture.
  7. Repeat layers.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Why It Works
  • The eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers provide a hearty base for the lasagna.
  • The creamy bechamel sauce adds a touch of decadence.
  • The melted cheese adds a touch of richness.
  • The lasagna is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.