Layered Vegetable and Ricotta Lasagne

Name: Layered Vegetable and Ricotta Lasagne
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12, cooked al dente lasagne noodles; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large, finely chopped onion; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 8 oz, sliced mushrooms; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese; 1 cup, grated mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup milk

A hearty vegetarian lasagne featuring spinach, mushrooms, and ricotta cheese in a rich tomato sauce, baked to golden perfection with a creamy finish.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 45 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

12, cooked al dente lasagne noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, finely chopped onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
8 oz, sliced mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
1 cup, grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 5 minutes until tender.
Step 2: Stir in fresh spinach and vegetable broth, cooking until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes). Add crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes to thicken.
Step 3: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with 1/2 cup milk and a pinch of salt. Season tomato sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 cooked lasagne noodles over sauce. Spread half of ricotta mixture over noodles, then spoon 1/2 of remaining tomato sauce over ricotta. Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta, tomato sauce. Top with final 4 noodles and remaining tomato sauce.
Step 5: Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the top. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.