The Ultimate Marinara Veggie Spiral Lasagna Recipe
This Marinara Veggie Spiral Lasagna is a stunning and delicious twist on traditional lasagna, using thinly sliced zucchini, eggplant, and carrots to create a spiral shape. Filled with creamy ricotta, topped with marinara sauce, and baked with melty cheese, this dish is both vegetarian-friendly and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Spiral Lasagna:
- 2 zucchinis thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 eggplant thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 large carrots thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Marinara Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tsp dried basil or fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, thinly slice the zucchini, eggplant, and carrots lengthwise.
- Lightly salt the slices and let them sit for 5-10 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cook the Marinara Sauce:
- In a pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Assemble the Spiral Lasagna:
- Spread ½ cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of a greased 9-inch round baking dish.
- Lay the vegetable slices flat and spread a thin layer of ricotta mixture on each slice.
- Roll up one slice and place it in the center of the dish. Wrap additional slices around it, creating a spiral pattern until the dish is full.
- Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the spiral and top with the remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve:
- Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and serve warm!
Notes
- Low-carb option: Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese and use a low-sugar marinara sauce.
- Add protein: Layer in cooked ground turkey or mushrooms for a heartier dish.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 16g
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