Lasagna

A colorful bake with roasted vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a creamy three-cheese sauce—comforting, hearty, and absolutely irresistible.

---

Ingredients

Roasted Vegetables

2 medium eggplants, sliced

2 medium zucchinis, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

3 tbsp olive oil

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

Tomato Layer

2 cups marinara or tomato sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Three-Cheese Filling

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 egg (optional, for structure)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Pinch of salt & pepper

For Assembly

9–12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or pre-cooked)

Extra mozzarella for topping

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

---

Instructions

1. Roast the Vegetables
2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
3. Arrange the sliced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on a baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until softened and lightly golden. Set aside.

---

2. Prepare the Tomato Layer
3. In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in marinara sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

---

3. Make the Three-Cheese Filling

In a bowl, mix together:

Ricotta

Mozzarella

Parmesan

Egg (if using)

Parsley

Basil

Salt & pepper

Stir until creamy and well combined.

---

4. Assemble the Lasagna

In a large baking dish:

1. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
2. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
3. Spoon a layer of cheese filling over the noodles.
4. Add a layer of roasted veggies (eggplant, zucchini, peppers).
5. Add another thin layer of tomato sauce.
6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
7. Finish with noodles, tomato sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella on top.

---

5. Bake
6. Cover with foil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–12 minutes until bubbly and golden.

---

6. Serve

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Enjoy your warm, Mediterranean-inspired comfort dish! 🍆🫑🌿

---

Layered Mediterranean Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow & Red Bell Pepper Lasagna

A colorful bake with roasted vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a creamy three-cheese sauce—comforting, hearty, and absolutely irresistible.

---

Ingredients

Roasted Vegetables

2 medium eggplants, sliced

2 medium zucchinis, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

3 tbsp olive oil

Salt & black pepper, to taste

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

Tomato Layer

2 cups marinara or tomato sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Three-Cheese Filling

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 egg (optional, for structure)

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Pinch of salt & pepper

For Assembly

9–12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or pre-cooked)

Extra mozzarella for topping

Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

---

Instructions

1. Roast the Vegetables
2. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
3. Arrange the sliced eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers on a baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and basil.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until softened and lightly golden. Set aside.

---

2. Prepare the Tomato Layer
3. In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
5. Stir in marinara sauce, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.

---

3. Make the Three-Cheese Filling

In a bowl, mix together:

Ricotta

Mozzarella

Parmesan

Egg (if using)

Parsley

Basil

Salt & pepper

Stir until creamy and well combined.

---

4. Assemble the Lasagna

In a large baking dish:

1. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
2. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
3. Spoon a layer of cheese filling over the noodles.
4. Add a layer of roasted veggies (eggplant, zucchini, peppers).
5. Add another thin layer of tomato sauce.
6. Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
7. Finish with noodles, tomato sauce, and a generous layer of mozzarella on top.

---

5. Bake
6. Cover with foil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 35–40 minutes.
7. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–12 minutes until bubbly and golden.

---

6. Serve

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.

Enjoy your warm, Mediterranean-inspired comfort dish! 🍆🫑🌿

---