Creamy Veggie Lasagna

Name: Creamy Veggie Lasagna
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large leek, sliced thin; 2 medium zucchinis, cut in thin triangles; 16 oz frozen chopped spinach; 16 oz frozen chopped broccoli; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp oregano; 6 tbsp butter; 6 tbsp white flour; 6 cups 2% milk; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 1 package oven ready (no boil) lasagna noodles; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan; 1 cup shredded mozzarella; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced

7 steps

Prep:1hCook:1h 15min

Updated at: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:04:54 GMT

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic in the butter for 1 minute then add the leeks; sauté for 2-3 minutes then add the zucchini and sauté for 2-3 more minutes.

Step 2

Add the frozen chopped spinach frozen chopped broccoli, salt, pepper, and oregano. Sauté until veggies are tender, and most of the liquid has evaporated. Set aside.

Step 3

In a lot over medium heat, melt the butter then add the flour. Cook the flour constantly for 1 minute, then slowly start to add the milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking so the milk gets fully incorporated before adding more.

Step 4

Once all the milk is added, turn the heat up to medium high and continue whisking until the white sauce starts to bubble and has thickened slightly. Then add the kosher salt, pepper, nutmeg, cayenne, and parmesan. Turn off the heat.

Step 5

In a 9” by 13” pan, spread a thin layer on the white sauce, topped by a layer of noodles. Add half the veggie mixture, and parmesan cheese and white sauce, then another layer of noodles.

Step 6

Add the other half of the veggie mixture, along with parmesan cheese and white sauce, then one more layer of noodles. Top with Parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil.

Step 7

Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes (or according to noodle package directions), the. uncover and bake for 15 more minutes until golden brown and bubbly (you can broil the top if you feel it needs more colour). Let set for 5 minutes then enjoy!