Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 teaspoons flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 18 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese, fresh and drained
  • 12 cup mozzarella cheese, fresh and cubed
  • 12 cup parmiggiano-reggiano cheese, fresh grated
  • 12 cup white onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 cup zucchini, grated
  • 12 cup carrot, grated
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and stemmed
  • 12 cup mushroom, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons basil, fresh chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and ready in warm water with a drop of Olive oil
  • 14 cup breadcrumbs, the kind already seasoned
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Method

  • To make the sauce:
  • Melt butter in a sauce pan over medium-low heat Add Flour and whisk for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add milk, whisking vigorously.
  • Increase heat to medium high and continue to whisk until the sauce comes up to a rapid simmer.
  • It should be thick and smooth at this point.
  • Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk sauce.
  • Remove from heat.
  • To make the filling:
  • Heat a saute pan with 1TBS Olive Oil to medium.
  • Add fresh spinach, onion, and garlic.
  • Season with some salt and pepper.
  • Saute until the spinach is wilted and onion is translucent.
  • Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add spinach mixture, carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, basil, parsley, egg, ricotta, 1/4 cup mozzarella, salt, and pepper to a large bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Taste for seasoning to ensure it fits your mood.
  • To assemble:.
  • Coat a 13x9 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray.
  • Pour in Bechemel Sauce.
  • Take 1 lasagna noodle and place on your work surface.
  • Spread a few spoons of the vegetable mixture on the noodle.
  • Roll the noodle.
  • Place the Roll into the casserole dish, seam side down in the sauce.
  • Repeat this process for remaining noodles.
  • Sprinkle the top of the lasagna rolls with the Parmiggiano Cheese, bread crumbs, and remaining Mozzarrella.
  • Serve with your favorite marinara sauce or as is.
  • I like to garnish with some fresh chopped parsley and basil.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Take off the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cheeses become golden brown.