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Garden Vegetable Lasagna

A hearty and flavorful meatless lasagna loaded with fresh vegetables and layered with a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying leftovers the next day!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 12
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1 large summer squash thinly sliced
  • 1 large zucchini thinly sliced
  • 1 large head broccoli chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped carrots and cook an additional 3–4 minutes. Then stir in zucchini, summer squash, and broccoli. Cook until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
  • To make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese with 1½ cups mozzarella cheese.
  • To assemble: Spread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish. Add 3 lasagna noodles. Top with half the veggie mixture, half the cheese mixture, and 1 cup of sauce.
  • Add 3 more noodles and repeat the layers. Finish with remaining 3 noodles, sauce, ½ cup mozzarella, and ½ cup parmesan.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 20–25 minutes more or until top is golden and bubbly.
  • Let lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables like spinach, kale, or mushrooms. This recipe freezes well and is even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal
Keyword Baked Pasta, comfort food, garden vegetables, Lasagna, Vegetarian
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