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A slice of vegetable lasagna with melted cheese and herbs on a white plate, surrounded by fresh garlic and squash on a wooden table.
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Ratatouille Lasagna

A hearty vegetable lasagna layered with tender ratatouille vegetables, herby tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 513kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • box grater
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium eggplant diced
  • 2 medium zucchini diced
  • 1 yellow squash diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes one can
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese one container
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles until just tender, then drain and set them aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the eggplant, zucchini, and yellow squash. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until the vegetables soften and shrink down.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • In a medium bowl, stir the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese together until smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of the vegetable sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Add a layer of noodles, then the ricotta mixture, more vegetable sauce, and shredded mozzarella.
  • Repeat the layers, finishing with vegetable sauce and mozzarella on top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

Salt the diced eggplant and let it rest 15 minutes, then pat it dry. This keeps the lasagna from turning watery.
To make ahead, assemble the pan, cover it, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 10 minutes to the covered bake time.
Shred the mozzarella from a block for the best melt and browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1539IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 457mg | Iron: 3mg