Description
A comforting, veggie-packed lasagna layered with tender zucchini, earthy mushrooms, sautéed spinach, and a rich mix of cheeses. It’s wholesome, cheesy, and full of flavor—perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the vegetables:
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 (11-ounce) package baby spinach
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1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch planks
For the cheese filling:
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
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1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
For assembly:
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1 (25-ounce) jar low-sodium marinara sauce, divided
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6 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles
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Chopped fresh basil and/or parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Cook mushrooms: In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
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Sauté spinach: In the same pan, add remaining oil and spinach. Cook until wilted. Let cool, then squeeze out excess moisture and chop.
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Mix cheese filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, and chopped spinach. Stir until smooth.
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Assemble lasagna: Spread a thin layer of marinara on the dish bottom. Add 2 lasagna noodles, ⅓ of ricotta mix, ⅓ of mushrooms, ⅓ of zucchini planks, and ⅓ of remaining sauce. Repeat layers twice more. Top with final noodles, sauce, and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 25 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure zucchini planks are thin to prevent a watery lasagna
Let the lasagna rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian