Spring Vegetable Lasagna With Fresh Spinach Pasta Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• STEP 2.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fresh spinach pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• STEP 3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
• STEP 4.Add asparagus, peas, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
• STEP 5.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped fresh basil.
• STEP 6.Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Place a layer of cooked pasta on top.
• STEP 7.Spread a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture over the pasta. Top with a layer of the cooked vegetables.
• STEP 8.Repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used, ending with a layer of tomato sauce and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
• STEP 9.Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
• STEP 10.Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
• STEP 11.Serve the Spring Vegetable Lasagna warm and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• You can make the fresh spinach pasta from scratch or use store-bought lasagna noodles.
• Feel free to add other spring vegetables like artichokes or fava beans to the lasagna.
• If you prefer a meaty lasagna, you can add cooked ground sausage or chicken to the vegetable mixture.
• Leftover lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, cover the lasagna with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover lasagna can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, cover the lasagna with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
• Serve the Spring Vegetable Lasagna warm and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.