Description
This creamy, colorful Loaded Veggie White Lasagna is the perfect comforting yet fresh meal for any night of the week. Packed with roasted vegetables, layered with tender noodles, and smothered in a homemade white sauce, it’s a wholesome twist on a classic dish. Ideal for anyone looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or healthy vegetarian comfort food. Whether you need a meal prep-friendly dish, a cozy family dinner, or just new food ideas to try, this recipe fits the bill.
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
2 small zucchini, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion for 8–10 minutes until soft. Add garlic in the last minute, then stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Simmer until thickened, then stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta with chopped parsley and a pinch of salt.
6. Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of the prepared dish. Add a layer of noodles, ricotta mixture, sautéed veggies, mozzarella, and more sauce.
7. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, white sauce, and mozzarella on top.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
9. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
10. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use oven-ready lasagna noodles to save time—just make sure they’re well covered in sauce.
Let the lasagna rest before slicing to ensure clean layers.
You can prep this dish ahead and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: easy dinner, vegetarian lasagna, white sauce lasagna, healthy comfort food, vegetable lasagna