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Layered Mediterranean Sweet Potato, Zucchini & Bell Pepper Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Herb Three-Cheese Drizzle


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A vibrant, vegetable-forward lasagna featuring thin slices of sweet potato, zucchini, and bell peppers layered with a rich tomato sauce and topped with a decadent three-cheese garlic herb drizzle.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Cheese Drizzle: 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Arrange a layer of sweet potato slices in the bottom of the baking dish. Spread a third of the sauce mixture over the potatoes. Add a layer of zucchini slices, then another third of the sauce. Repeat with remaining vegetables and sauce, finishing with a top layer of vegetables.
  4. Cover dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. While baking, prepare the cheese drizzle: In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, milk, garlic, parsley, and thyme until smooth.
  6. Remove lasagna from oven, uncover, and drizzle the cheese mixture evenly over the top. Return to oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and vegetables are tender.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.