Jul 14 2026
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Lasagna (traditional) Recipe

Inspired by Rocco’s Wood Fired Pizza
Time1h 30m
Serves6

seasonal roasted vegetables, ricotta, tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Cheese Filling

Tomato Sauce

Lasagna Layers

Method

Vegetable Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Chop zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Season and Arrange

    Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Roast Vegetables

    Roast vegetables in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until tender.

Cheese Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Cheese Filling

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and chopped basil.

  2. 6

    Add Parmesan

    Add Parmesan cheese to the mixture and stir until well combined.

Tomato Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Heat Oil

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 8

    Sauté Garlic

    Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 9

    Prepare Sauce

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Assemble Lasagna

  1. 10

    Layer Sauce

    Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.

  2. 11

    Add Noodles

    Place three lasagna noodles over the sauce.

  3. 12

    Add Cheese and Vegetables

    Spread half of the cheese filling over the noodles, followed by half of the roasted vegetables.

  4. 13

    Layer with Sauce and Cheese

    Add a layer of tomato sauce, and top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.

  5. 14

    Complete Layers

    Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with mozzarella cheese on top.

Baking

  1. 15

    Bake Covered

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.

  2. 16

    Bake Uncovered

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

  3. 17

    Rest and Serve

    Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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