Easy Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Easy Roasted Red Pepper and Mushroom Lasagna Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package no-boil lasagna noodles
12 ounces roasted red peppers
8 ounces sliced button mushrooms
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed and drained
2 cans spaghetti sauce ( marinara and garlic-herb varieties are best )
16 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
460
Sugar
10g
Fat
18g
This easy roasted red pepper and mushroom lasagna is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party with friends and family. The combination of tender lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta cheese, tangy spaghetti sauce, and roasted red peppers and mushrooms make this dish a crowd-pleaser. This recipe has been adapted to use no-boil lasagna noodles, which makes it quick and easy to prepare. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you're sure to love this delicious recipe.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, and parmesan cheese together.
3.Take a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce at the bottom.
4.Place one layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
5.Spread half of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles.
6.Add half of the roasted red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta mixture.
7.Repeat with another layer of noodles, ricotta mixture, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese.
8.Lay the final layer of lasagna noodles on top of the cheese.
9.Pour 1 1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce over the lasagna and spread it evenly.
10.Spread the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
11.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
12.Remove the foil from the dish and continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
13.Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This easy roasted red pepper and mushroom lasagna is highly customizable and can easily be adapted to be vegetarian or vegan.

The no-boil noodles make this dish quick and easy to prepare.

The flavors of the roasted red peppers and mushrooms combine well with the creamy ricotta cheese and tangy spaghetti sauce.

CONS

Lasagna is a heavy and calorie-dense dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

If you have a sensitivity to dairy or gluten, this recipe may not be suitable for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and calcium from the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
The spinach and roasted red peppers add fiber and vitamins to the dish, while the garlic-herb and marinara spaghetti sauces add antioxidants.
Adjusting the recipe to incorporate whole wheat noodles and less cheese can make the dish healthier.

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