How do I create a show-stopping veggie lasagna masterpiece?

Take your vegetable lasagna to the next level with our show-stopping recipe. It's not just delicious, it's a work of art that will impress your guests!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I create a show-stopping veggie lasagna masterpiece. Items include: Lasagna noodles Olive oil Onion Garlic cloves Red bell pepper Zucchini Eggplant Crushed tomatoes Salt and pepper Italian herbs Ricotta cheese Parmesan cheese Egg Mozzarella cheese

Lasagna noodles 1 box
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Onion 1, diced
Garlic cloves 3, minced
Red bell pepper 1, diced
Zucchini 1, diced
Eggplant 1, diced
Crushed tomatoes 1 can
Salt and pepper To taste
Italian herbs To taste
Ricotta cheese 2 cups
Parmesan cheese 1 cup, grated
Egg 1, beaten
Mozzarella cheese 2 cups, shredded

Take note
Be cautious while handling sharp knives and hot oven. Also, resist the temptation to eat all the cheese before it goes into the lasagna!

1

Build a Solid Foundation

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish. Now, let's make the sauce for your masterpiece!

2

The Saucy Business

In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves until softened. Add 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 diced zucchini, and 1 diced eggplant. Cook until the vegetables are tender. Pour in a can of crushed tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and your favorite Italian herbs. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3

Cheesy Goodness

In a bowl, mix 2 cups of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper. Prepare your lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.

4

Layer by Layer

Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Spoon a third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by a third of the sauce and a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat this layering process twice more, finishing with a generous layer of sauce and mozzarella cheese on the top.

5

Bake to Perfection

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.