Sunny Vegetable Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 yellow squash, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the red and yellow bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender.
3. Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
5. To assemble the lasagna, spread about 1 cup of the vegetable sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
6. Lay 4 cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
7. Spoon half of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles and spread evenly.
8. Top the cheese mixture with another 1 cup of the vegetable sauce and spread evenly.
9. Repeat the layers with 4 more lasagna noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, and another cup of the vegetable sauce.
10. Top the lasagna with the final 4 lasagna noodles and cover with the remaining vegetable sauce.
11. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
12. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions:

This sunny vegetable lasagna is a delicious and savory vegetarian option, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or as a side dish for a larger gathering. Serve with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.