Whether you’re looking for a cozy family dinner or an elegant meal to celebrate something special, this mushroom and roasted vegetable lasagna is the perfect choice. The classic Italian dish of layered pasta combined with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and savory tomato sauce creates a delectable combination that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to indulge in Italy’s culinary masterpiece – it’s sure to be loved by all!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. of lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 lb. of sliced mushrooms
- 2 cups of roasted vegetables (such as zucchini, eggplant, and bell peppers)
- 2 cans of tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons of dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until it’s soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the skillet until you can smell it, continuously stirring.
- Gently sauté the mushrooms in the skillet until they have given off all their moisture and become golden-brown, stirring them every so often.
- Toss in the roasted vegetables to the skillet and blend until everything is evenly combined.
- Infuse the skillet with canned tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt and pepper before stirring to ensure all ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- Cook the sauce on low heat for 10-15 minutes until it’s hot and ready to serve.
- Gently stir together the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses in a separate bowl until they are evenly combined.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Line the bottom of your baking dish with a delectable layer of pre-cooked lasagna noodles.
- Generously spoon a layer of the savory mushroom and roasted vegetable sauce over the noodles for added flavor.
- Sprinkle a layer of the cheese mixture over the sauce.
- Repeat the layers until all of the ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
With its robust and flavorful blend of mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and cheese-laden lasagna noodles, this recipe easily serves 6 to 8 people. For the perfect accompaniment to your homemade lasagna dish, why not serve up a side of garlic bread with a fresh green salad? Bon Appetit!