country vegetable lasagna

Necedah, WI
Updated on May 7, 2013

Vegetables and cheese are layered in this flavorful cheese lasagna. You won't miss the meat in this flavorful dish Recipe / Photo Adapted from Land o Lakes

Rate
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 9 uncooked dried lasagna noodles
  • SAUCE
  • 3 tablespoons olive (or vegetable) oil
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 28 ounces can whole tomatoes, cut up
  • 12 ounces can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • CHEESE MIXTURE
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese*
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

How To Make country vegetable lasagna

  • Step 1
    Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch skillet; add mushrooms, green pepper, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 7-9 minutes or until vegetables are crisply tender. Stir in all remaining sauce ingredients. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until mixture comes to a full boil.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Remove bay leaves.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, stir together 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, eggs and pepper in medium bowl.
  • Step 5
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup sauce on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 cheese mixture, 1/3 sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Bake 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    TIP: *Substitute 2 cups cottage cheese.

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