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Vegetable Ragu Zucchini Lasagna

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By Tieghan Gerard
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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This meatless lasagna gets hefty texture and bold flavor from a veggie-packed ragu and layers of zucchini "noodles."

Vegetable Ragu Zucchini Lasagna

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 14
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 1/2 of a small white onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 jar Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (16 oz)
  • Fresh basil, as desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook garlic and onion in oil about 5 minutes or until soft. Add bell pepper; cook 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Stir in pasta sauce, salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until thickened.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cut zucchini into 1/8-inch slices using knife or mandolin. Sprinkle zucchini with salt; set aside 10 minutes. Zucchini has a lot of water when cooked; salting it takes out a lot of moisture. Blot off excess moisture with paper towel.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place zucchini on grill over high heat. Cover grill; cook until lightly charred on both sides. Again, use a paper towel to blot excess moisture.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    5
    In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
  • Step 
    6
    Spread some of the red sauce in bottom of baking dish; layer with enough zucchini to cover. Next, spread with half of the ricotta cheese mixture; top with half of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, making sure to top off with sauce and mozzarella. Cover with foil.
  • Step 
    7
    Bake about 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand about 10 minutes before serving. Top with fresh basil.

Nutrition

510 Calories
32g Total Fat
33g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
10g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Calories from Fat
290
Total Fat
32g
49%
Saturated Fat
14g
72%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
1000mg
41%
Potassium
620mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
10g
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
90%
90%
Vitamin C
40%
40%
Calcium
80%
80%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 1/2 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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