Portuguese Vegetarian Lasagna
A rich and satisfying vegetarian lasagna inspired by Portuguese flavors, featuring layers of creamy cheese and tender vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●8 ounces Indulgent Lasagna Noodles
- ●2 cups Umami-Rich Tomato Sauce
- ●2 cups, shredded Portuguese-Style Cheese Blend
- ●1 medium, sliced Roasted Eggplant
- ●1 bunch, chopped Sautéed Spinach
- ●3 cloves, minced Garlic
- ●1/4 cup, chopped Fresh Basil
- ●2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the indulgent lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the roasted eggplant and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add the umami-rich tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.
- 8
In a large bowl, combine the Portuguese-style cheese blend and chopped fresh basil.
- 9
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, create a thin layer of the tomato sauce.
- 10
Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- 11
Spread half of the cheese blend over the noodles.
- 12
Repeat the layers, starting with the noodles, then the sauce, and finally the remaining cheese blend.
- 13
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- 14
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.