Layered Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna (Printable Version)
Hearty Mediterranean layers of roasted vegetables, cheeses, and noodles baked until golden and bubbling with fresh herbs.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
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1 large eggplant, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
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2 medium zucchinis, sliced lengthwise into ¼ inch strips
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1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
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1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
→ Pasta
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9 lasagna noodles
→ Cheese
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8.8 oz ricotta cheese
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3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
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3.5 oz grated parmesan cheese
→ Sauces and Seasonings
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2 cups marinara sauce
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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Olive oil for brushing
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves
# Steps to Cook:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on the sheet. Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly charred.
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Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended.
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Spread ½ cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce. Add half of the roasted vegetables, half of the ricotta mixture, one-third of shredded mozzarella, and one-third of grated parmesan.
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Repeat with ½ cup marinara sauce, three noodles, remaining roasted vegetables, remaining ricotta mixture, one-third of mozzarella, and one-third of parmesan cheese.
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Place the final three noodles on top. Spread the remaining marinara sauce and sprinkle the last third of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Roast vegetables until tender to enhance texture and flavor.
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Letting the dish rest before slicing improves flavor melding and sliceability.
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Vegetables can be customized to preference for seasonal variation.