Vegetable Lasagna Casserole

This vegetable lasagne casserole is creamy, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Layers of tender eggplant and zucchini, sweet green peas, melted cheese, and silky béchamel come together into a classic bake that’s perfect for family meals and make-ahead dinners.

This is Let’s Veg comfort, layered and baked until golden.

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Vegetable Lasagna Casserole

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Vegetable lasagna casserole with eggplant, zucchini, peas, cheese, and béchamel sauce baked golden and creamy. A classic Let’s Veg comfort recipe.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: French

Calories: 359

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 medium eggplant thinly sliced
• 2 medium medium zucchini thinly sliced
• 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Béchamel Sauce
• 3 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg optional
• 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• Olive oil for greasing

Equipment

Lasagna Pan,Glass Casserole Dish

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
2. Toss eggplant and zucchini with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (205°C) for 15-20 minutes until just tender.
3. Make béchamel: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth and thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
4. Spread a thin layer of béchamel in the baking dish.
5. Add a layer of roasted vegetables, peas, béchamel, and a sprinkle of cheese.
6. Repeat layers, finishing with béchamel and remaining cheese on top.
7. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
8. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes more until bubbly and lightly golden.
9. Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 376mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 792IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 389mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salt eggplant lightly before roasting to reduce moisture

Add spinach or mushrooms for variation

Freezes well after baking

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