Spicy Vegetarian Lasagna

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Spicy Vegetarian Lasagna

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles

2 teaspoons olive oil

⅔ cup diced red bell pepper

⅔ cup diced orange bell pepper

⅔ cup diced yellow bell pepper

⅔ cup diced green bell pepper

1 small yellow onion

diced

2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

1 ½ cups water

1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

4 eggs

¼ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

crushed

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain rinse with cold water and place on wax paper to cool.

Step 2

Cook bell peppers and onion in olive oil in a large sauce pan until onions are translucent. Stir in diced tomatoes tomato paste water and red pepper flakes. More red pepper flakes can be added if spicier sauce is preferred. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl combine Parmesan cheese ricotta cheese mozzarella cheese eggs black pepper and oregano.

Step 4

Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce. Place three lasagna noodles lengthwise in pan. Layer some of the cheese mixture and the vegetable sauce on top of noodles. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients ending with noodles. Spread reserved sauce over top of noodles. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Step 5

Cover dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil during last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutritional Information

Spicy Vegetarian Lasagna

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 312.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.5g 37%

Carbohydrates: 37.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 87.9mg 29%

Vitamin A Iu: 1502.8IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 48.5mg 81%

Folate: 97.8mcg 24%

Calcium: 328.9mg 33%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 40.7mg 15%

Potassium: 451.2mg 13%

Sodium: 455.4mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 91.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.