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Layered Lasagna-Style Veggie Bake

  • Author: Ann
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 90 min
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: About 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 a head of cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1/4 of an onion, cut into slices
  • 3 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/3 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled & chopped fine
  • Red Robin Seasoning (or your favorite seasoned salt) + Trader Joe’s 21 Seasoning Salute (or your favorite non-salt seasoning)
  • About 2/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/41/3 cup shredded Italian blend of cheeses
  • 1 large basil leaf chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • (Optional) Cooked Italian sausage crumbles and/or ground beef/venison
  • Your favorite marinara sauce
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Put the veggies on a rimmed baking sheet with half the chopped garlic, drizzle with olive oil, then toss to coat in oil. Sprinkle with seasonings, then bake for 20 minutes. Stir and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes or until the veggies are tender and you see browned bits in places. Reduce heat to 350 F and remove the veggies from the oven.
  2. Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta cheese with the rest of the garlic, shredded cheese, basil and Italian seasoning.
  3. Cover the bottom of an oven safe bowl or small casserole dish with marinara sauce. Make a layer of the roasted veggies, then add a dollop of the ricotta mixture and spread over to coat the veggies. Add a sprinkle of sausage or beef (if using), then a little more marinara, spread to coat, then a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat 2 more times or until you run out of veggies or ricotta. Sprinkle the top lightly with mozzarella.
  4. Bake at 350 F. for 25 minutes covered loosely with foil, then remove the foil, add some more mozzarella and bake another 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Let cool for 15 minutes before eating.

Notes

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Keywords: Low carb, Lasagna, Italian, Gluten free, Heart healthy, Cheese