Creamy Vegetable Lasagna (Print Version)
A comforting vegetarian lasagna loaded with fresh vegetables and layered with creamy homemade béchamel sauce and three kinds of cheese.
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetable Filling
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 yellow onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped small
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1 zucchini, chopped small
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2 cups baby spinach, loosely packed and chopped
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1 (15-ounce) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ White Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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3.5 cups whole milk
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
→ Assembly
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9-12 fresh or dried lasagna noodles
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1.5 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
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2.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Gather and prep all ingredients, chopping vegetables into small pieces.
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Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic and broccoli until bright green. Add mushrooms and zucchini, cook 5-7 minutes until tender. Season and add spinach and beans until wilted.
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Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions for baking. Rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
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Make béchamel: Melt butter, whisk in flour, gradually add milk and seasonings. Cook until thickened, stir in parmesan.
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Layer in 13x9 dish: sauce, noodles, ricotta, vegetables, mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, mozzarella and parmesan.
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Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly. Optional: cover with foil for part of baking. Let rest 10-20 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Can be frozen before or after baking for up to 3 months
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Leftovers keep in fridge for up to 5 days
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Can be assembled ahead and baked later