Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna Delight
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this wholesome Vegetable Lasagna Delight. Layered with nutritious ingredients like artichokes, roasted red peppers, and spinach, each bite is a celebration of vibrant tastes and textures. This recipe is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy option for dinner that you'll feel good about sharing with family and friends. With a creamy feta cheese sauce and a perfect blend of herbs, it's a one-dish meal that will become a go-to for any occasion.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cooking spray
as needed (for coating the baking dish)
Leeks
2 cups (chopped)
Onions
1 1/2 cups (chopped)
Dried mint flakes
1 teaspoon
Fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic cloves
3 (minced)
Artichoke hearts
1 (14 ounce) can (drained and coarsely chopped)
Roasted red peppers
1 (7 ounce) bottle (drained and chopped)
Cannellini beans
1 cup (drained)
Butter
1 1/2 tablespoons
All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons
Nonfat milk
1 1/2 cups
Feta cheese
4 ounces (crumbled)
Grated fresh parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons (divided)
No-boil lasagna noodles
6 pieces
Frozen chopped spinach
10 ounces (thawed, drained, and squeezed dry)
Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup (divided)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, heat over medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks, onions, dried mint, fennel seeds, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables are soft.
3
Stir in the chopped artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers, cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Finally, mix in the drained cannellini beans and remove from heat.
4
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, cooking for 2 minutes until lightly golden. Gradually pour in the nonfat milk, whisking until fully blended, and continue cooking for about 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5
Remove from heat and stir in the crumbled feta cheese and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan until the cheese melts and is combined into a creamy sauce.
6
In an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray, spread 1/4 cup of the cheese sauce on the bottom. Layer with 2 no-boil lasagna noodles, half of the vegetable mixture, half of the drained spinach, 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce.
7
Repeat the layering process, finishing with the noodles. Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the top layer and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
8
Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Allow the lasagna to stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna Delight?
It is a wholesome lasagna layered with nutritious ingredients like artichokes, roasted red peppers, spinach, and a creamy feta cheese sauce.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, this is a vegetarian and meatless recipe.
How many servings does this lasagna recipe provide?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What temperature should I set my oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
What kind of beans are used in this dish?
The recipe uses 1 cup of drained cannellini beans.
How are the leeks and onions prepared?
They should be chopped and sauteed for 5 minutes until soft.
Do I need to boil the lasagna noodles?
No, this recipe specifically calls for 6 pieces of no-boil lasagna noodles.
What herbs and spices are used for seasoning?
The seasoning includes dried mint flakes, fennel seeds, and minced garlic.
How should the artichoke hearts be prepared?
One 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts should be drained and coarsely chopped.
What ingredients make up the creamy cheese sauce base?
The sauce base is made from butter, all-purpose flour, and nonfat milk.
What types of cheese are included in the recipe?
The recipe uses crumbled feta cheese, grated fresh Parmesan cheese, and shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese.
How do I prepare the frozen spinach?
The spinach should be thawed, drained, and squeezed dry before being layered into the lasagna.
What size baking dish is recommended?
An 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray is required.
What is the first layer placed in the baking dish?
The first step is to spread 1/4 cup of the cheese sauce on the bottom of the dish.
How much mozzarella cheese is needed in total?
The recipe requires 3/4 cup of shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, used in divided portions.
How long should the lasagna bake while covered?
It should be covered with foil and baked for 35 minutes.
How long does the lasagna bake after removing the foil?
After removing the foil, bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Is it necessary to let the lasagna rest after baking?
Yes, allow the lasagna to stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving to help it set.
What kind of milk is suggested for the sauce?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of nonfat milk.
How many garlic cloves are used in the vegetable mix?
The recipe requires 3 minced garlic cloves.
What tags describe this recipe?
Tags include vegetarian, mediterranean, lasagna, healthy, one-dish meal, and comfort food.
How much butter is needed for the sauce?
You will need 1.5 tablespoons of butter.
How are the roasted red peppers prepared?
One 7-ounce bottle of roasted red peppers should be drained and chopped.
How much flour is used to thicken the sauce?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 17 ingredients in this recipe.
How much feta cheese is included?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese.
How much Parmesan is used in the sauce specifically?
2 tablespoons of the total 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan are stirred into the sauce.
Is the cooking spray applied to the skillet or dish?
Cooking spray is used both for the nonstick skillet and to coat the baking dish.
What makes this lasagna a one-dish meal?
It is considered a one-dish meal because it combines vegetables, protein from beans and cheese, and carbohydrates from noodles in a single casserole.
How long do you cook the flour and butter mixture?
The flour should be whisked into the melted butter and cooked for 2 minutes until lightly golden.