Rainbow Lasagna
A visually stunning and delicious lasagna bursting with vibrant layers of colorful vegetables and cheeses. This vegetarian-friendly dish is a wholesome comfort food that will impress your guests with its eye-catching presentation and tantalizing flavors.
ingredients
- 1 box lasagna noodles
- 1 large zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow squash, thinly sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a rectangular baking dish.
- 2.
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 4.
In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan. Mix well.
- 5.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top.
- 6.
Spread a layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a layer of sautéed vegetables and fresh spinach leaves. Drizzle some marinara sauce on top.
- 7.
Repeat the layers, alternating the colors of the vegetables, until the baking dish is filled.
- 8.
Top the lasagna with the remaining marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan.
- 9.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10.
Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving. Cut into squares and serve with a side salad, if desired.
