Description
Craving comfort food with a wholesome twist? This Loaded Veggie White Lasagna delivers layers of creamy béchamel, roasted vegetables, and perfectly melted cheese nestled between sheets of tender pasta. It’s a rich, satisfying, and easy recipe perfect for a cozy dinner, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd. Whether you’re vegetarian or just veggie-curious, this dish is packed with flavor, texture, and fresh ingredients—making it one of the best dinner ideas around. A must-try for fans of healthy comfort food and quick dinner recipes that don’t skimp on indulgence.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
3 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and roast zucchini, squash, and bell peppers with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
2. Sauté spinach in a pan with a bit of olive oil until wilted; set aside.
3. In a saucepan, make béchamel by melting butter, whisking in flour, and gradually adding milk. Stir until thickened. Add nutmeg, salt, and Parmesan.
4. Spread a thin layer of béchamel in a 9×13 baking dish. Layer noodles, roasted veggies, spinach, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
5. Finish with a top layer of noodles, sauce, and both cheeses.
6. Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
7. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Roast the vegetables in batches if needed—don’t overcrowd the pan, or they’ll steam.
Let the lasagna rest before serving so it holds its shape when sliced.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg