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Lasagna Primavera

Delicious Lasagna Primavera: A Vibrant Comfort Food Delight

Lasagna Primavera is a vibrant vegetarian dish celebrating spring's bounty with seasonal vegetables, creamy ricotta, and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado/canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; garlic powder can be used
  • 2 cups Whole Milk or low-fat/plant-based milk
  • 1 cup Frozen Chopped Spinach or fresh spinach
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas or fresh peas
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea/regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 container Part-Skim Ricotta or blended tofu with nutritional yeast
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
For the Lasagna
  • 9 sheets No-Boil Lasagna Noodles regular noodles need pre-cooking
  • 1 bunch Roasted Asparagus or zucchini/bell peppers
  • 2 cups Part-Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or vegan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or basil/chives

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your ingredients and prepare your work area.
  2. Roast the asparagus for about 15 minutes, until tender and slightly browned.
  3. In a saucepan, warm olive oil, then add flour and garlic, cooking until fragrant. Gradually whisk in milk, bring to boil, simmer until thick. Stir in spinach and peas, season, and set aside.
  4. Blend ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  5. In a baking dish, layer the vegetable sauce, noodles, half of the sauce, asparagus, another layer of noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat the layers.
  6. Cover with oiled foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  7. Cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables; pair with a bright side salad for a complete meal.

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