Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna
A comforting baked pasta with roasted eggplant and zucchini, creamy goat cheese, and vibrant marinara, layered to perfection. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 70 minutes pairs oven-ready lasagna noodles, roasted and thinly sliced eggplant, roasted and thinly sliced zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 2 cups, roasted and thinly sliced eggplant
- 2 cups, roasted and thinly sliced zucchini
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 8 oz, crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 12 oz oven-ready lasagna noodles, 2 cups roasted eggplant (thinly sliced), 2 cups roasted zucchini (thinly sliced), and 1 cup fresh spinach; season with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer half of the noodle-vegetable mixture on top, then 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup grated mozzarella.
- Step 4: Repeat layers: remaining noodle-vegetable mixture, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 4 oz crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup grated mozzarella.
- Step 5: Top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep oven-ready lasagna noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Layered Vegetable and Goat Cheese Lasagna?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Tasty recipe. I'd add a bit more seasoning next time.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
