Roasted Vegetable Lasagne Recipe

Introduction

Roasted vegetable lasagne is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender roasted peppers and aubergines with layers of rich tomato and creamy white sauce. This meat-free lasagne is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.

The image shows a white rectangular dish filled with a baked lasagna. The top layer is golden brown with melted, slightly crispy cheese and scattered small slices of red chili. Below the cheese, visible through a missing piece, are several layers of pasta sheets that are light beige with a soft texture, alternating with thick layers of dark red tomato sauce mixed with browned ground meat and some mushrooms. The dish rests on a vintage light blue trivet, all set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

  • 3 red peppers
  • 2 aubergines
  • 8 tbsp olive oil, plus a little for greasing
  • ½ quantity tomato sauce (see below)
  • 300g fresh pack lasagne sheets
  • ½ quantity white sauce (see below)
  • 125g ball mozzarella
  • Handful cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C/gas 6). Deseed the peppers, halve them, and cut into large chunks. Trim the ends off the aubergines and slice them about ½cm thick. Lightly grease two large baking trays, place the peppers and aubergines on top, toss with olive oil, and season well. Roast for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Step 2: Reduce oven to 180°C (fan 160°C/gas 4). Lightly oil an ovenproof serving dish (approximately 30 x 20cm). Arrange a layer of roasted vegetables on the bottom, pour over a third of the tomato sauce, then add a layer of lasagne sheets. Drizzle over a quarter of the white sauce. Repeat layering until you have three layers of pasta.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the remaining white sauce over the top layer of pasta, making sure the surface is completely covered. Scatter the mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes evenly on top. Bake for 45 minutes until the lasagne is bubbling and golden on top.

Tips & Variations

  • Use homemade tomato and white sauces for the best flavor, but store-bought versions can be used in a pinch to save time.
  • Try adding other roasted vegetables such as zucchini or mushrooms to vary the texture and taste.
  • For a vegan version, substitute the mozzarella with a plant-based cheese and use a dairy-free milk for the white sauce.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover the lasagne with foil and warm in an oven at 180°C until heated through, about 20 minutes. The lasagne can also be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A white square dish holds a freshly baked lasagna with a golden-brown, bubbly cheese crust covering the top layer, dotted with small red tomato slices. The lasagna has multiple layers visible through a cut-out section near the bottom right corner, showing a rich mix of red tomato sauce, ground meat, and sheets of soft pasta with melted cheese in between. The dish sits on a vintage pale blue trivet, all set against a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the tomato and white sauces in advance?

Yes, both sauces can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months, making the assembly quicker on the day you want to cook.

Do I need to pre-cook the lasagne sheets?

No, fresh lasagne sheets used in this recipe do not need pre-cooking as they will cook through perfectly during the bake with the sauces and vegetables.

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Roasted Vegetable Lasagne Recipe


  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This roasted vegetable lasagne features layers of tender, oven-roasted red peppers and aubergines, fresh lasagne sheets, homemade rich tomato sauce, creamy white sauce, and melting mozzarella, finished with halved cherry tomatoes. It’s a comforting, flavorful vegetarian Italian classic perfect for a hearty meal.


Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables and Oil

  • 3 red peppers
  • 2 aubergines
  • 8 tbsp olive oil, plus a little for greasing
  • handful cherry tomatoes, halved

Lasagne and Cheese

  • 300g fresh pack lasagne sheets
  • 125g ball mozzarella

Tomato Sauce (Half Quantity)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 carrot, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 200ml white wine
  • 3 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
  • 1 handful basil leaves

White Sauce (Half Quantity)

  • 85g (3oz) butter
  • 85g (3oz) plain flour
  • 750ml (1¼ pt) milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tomato sauce: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan. Add finely chopped onions, sliced garlic cloves, and roughly chopped carrot. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened. Increase the heat slightly and stir in tomato purée, cooking for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and cook for 5 minutes until reduced by two-thirds. Add chopped tomatoes and basil leaves, bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool and blend in a food processor to a smooth sauce.
  2. Make the white sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in plain flour and cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a boil while stirring continuously. Reduce heat and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Cool the sauce before use.
  3. Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6). Deseed and halve the red peppers, then cut into large chunks. Trim the aubergines and slice them about ½ cm thick. Lightly grease two large baking trays and spread the peppers and aubergines evenly. Toss with olive oil and season well. Roast for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Assemble the lasagne: Reduce oven temperature to 180°C (fan 160°C, gas mark 4). Lightly oil an ovenproof dish around 30 x 20 cm. Arrange a layer of the roasted vegetables on the bottom of the dish, pour over one-third of the tomato sauce, then cover with a layer of lasagne sheets. Drizzle with a quarter of the white sauce. Repeat layering two more times, finishing with three layers of pasta.
  5. Finish and bake: Spoon the remaining white sauce over the top layer of pasta to cover the surface evenly. Scatter torn or sliced mozzarella and halved cherry tomatoes over the top. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden brown.

Notes

  • Homemade tomato and white sauces can be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen for convenience.
  • Use fresh lasagne sheets for quicker cooking and better texture.
  • For a vegan version, substitute mozzarella with a plant-based cheese and use plant-based milk and butter alternatives in the white sauce.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Roasted vegetable lasagne, vegetarian lasagne, Italian lasagne recipe, homemade lasagne, roasted peppers and aubergines, baked pasta dish

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