CHUNKY VEGETABLE LASAGNA

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With three cheeses and a variety of veggies, this meatless lasagna is hearty and delicious. Just add garlic bread for a delightful Italian dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups small fresh broccoli florets
3 large carrots, coarsely shredded (2 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In large bowl, mix broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, pesto and salt. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and egg.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden. Stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, place 3 noodles. Spread half of the cheese mixture over noodles. Top with 3 noodles and half of the vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with 3 noodles; spread with remaining cheese mixture. Top with remaining noodles and vegetable mixture. Pour sauce evenly over top. Sprinkle with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Zonash Israr
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I'm allergic to mushrooms so I omitted them from the recipe. The lasagna was still delicious!


Emon FF
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This lasagna was way too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


MD Nijhum
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I followed the recipe exactly and my lasagna turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Imran r66
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Imalka Jayantha
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I made this lasagna for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rosa Mendoza
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This is the best lasagna I've ever had! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was gooey and melted.


Chekol Hunegnaw
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I'm not a fan of vegetables, but this lasagna was surprisingly good. The sauce was really flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.


Md Topail
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This lasagna is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Alpha Barrie
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I love that this lasagna is packed with vegetables. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their veggies.


Wamiq Rehman
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Zohaib Shahid
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mia Lial
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This is my new favorite lasagna recipe! It's packed with flavor and the vegetables add a nice crunch.


Habib md
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I'm not a vegetarian but I really enjoyed this lasagna. The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


ali Mhuoob
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This recipe is easy to follow and the lasagna came out delicious. I would recommend using a good quality cheese for the best flavor.


Sora Takemi
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I used zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach in my lasagna and it turned out great! The leftovers were even better the next day.


Victoria Potter
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The vegetables were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.