Vegetarian Lasagna with Tender Vegetables

Layers of tender pasta alternating with stewed summer vegetables and a creamy béchamel. The melted cheese forms a golden crust that cracks under the knife.

• Prep time: 40 min
• Cook time: 45 min
• Difficulty: Medium
• Calories: 945
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 93 g
• Fat: 48 g

Ingredients

• 250 g Lasagna sheets ( dry sheets )
• 1 piece Onion ( finely chopped )
• 2 piece Garlic ( minced )
• 2 piece Carrot ( finely diced )
• 1 piece Zucchini ( diced )
• 1 piece Eggplant (aubergine) ( diced )
• 200 g Button mushroom ( sliced )
• 4 piece Round tomato ( crushed )
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 50 g Minimum butter sweet
• 50 g Wheat flour
• 750 ml Whole milk
• 250 g Buffalo milk mozzarella ("di bufala") ( sliced )
• 50 g Parmesan cheese ( grated )
• 1 pinch Nutmeg ( grated )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper ground
• 400 ml Tomato passata ( ready to use )

Instructions

1. Preparation of the filling

   Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, and sliced mushrooms in olive oil. The vegetables should soften and release their water without browning. Add the crushed round tomatoes and the tomato coulis, then let reduce until the sauce thickens.

2. Making the béchamel

   Melt the butter, add the flour, and cook for 2 minutes without browning. Gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking. Bring to a boil until the sauce coats the spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

3. Assembling the dish

   Spread a ladle of béchamel at the bottom of the dish. Arrange the lasagna sheets, cover with vegetables, béchamel, and mozzarella. Repeat the process. Finish with a generous layer of béchamel and sprinkle with parmesan.

4. Baking in the oven

   Bake at 180°C. The surface should bubble and take on a uniform hazelnut color. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing so the layers hold together.

Chef's tips

• If the sauce lacks moisture, the pasta will remain hard: keep your béchamel slightly fluid.
• Resting after baking is crucial; it allows flavors to settle and ensures clean slices when serving.

Storage

Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Reheats perfectly in the oven at low temperature to maintain creaminess.