Vegetarian family bake

Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

Aubergine, peppers, baby marrow and spinach form distinct layers with tomato, béchamel and modest mozzarella.

Prep30 min
Cook75 min
Serves8
ConfidenceComfortable Cook
Slice of vegetable lasagne with aubergine peppers spinach and browned cheeseModern
Jump to recipe ↓Metric · °C · South African kitchen
Why it works

01Roasting removes excess water.

02Dry spinach protects layers.

03Covered baking hydrates before browning.

How to make Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

Cook it calmly.

  1. 01

    Roast in batches

    Roast aubergine and peppers at 220°C; add baby marrow for the final 12 minutes.

  2. 02

    Dry the spinach

    Wilt, cool and squeeze spinach, then chop.

  3. 03

    Layer

    Alternate tomato, pasta, vegetables, spinach and béchamel thinly.

  4. 04

    Bake and rest

    Top with mozzarella, cover for 30 minutes, uncover for 15, then rest 15.

Common mistakes

  • Using raw watery vegetables.
  • Building thick layers.
  • Skipping the rest.
Technique

The detail that changes the dish.

Roast until little loose water remains on the tray.

About the dish

Roasting removes excess water.

Aubergine, peppers, baby marrow and spinach form distinct layers with tomato, béchamel and modest mozzarella.

Dry spinach protects layers. Covered baking hydrates before browning.

Ingredient guide

How the ingredients carry Roasted Vegetable Lasagne

Roast until little loose water remains on the tray.

Season vegetables individually while roasting. A vegetable lasagne becomes bland when all seasoning is left to tomato.

Serve

At the table

Serve Roasted Vegetable Lasagne when the sauce and pasta are still properly joined. Taste before adding more salt, cheese or chilli at the table.

Store and reheat

Later, if needed

Refrigerate for 4 days or freeze portions for 2 months.

Freeze

Be realistic

Refrigerate for 4 days or freeze portions for 2 months.

Useful answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the key technique for Roasted Vegetable Lasagne?+

Roast until little loose water remains on the tray.

What should I know before substituting ingredients?+

Season vegetables individually while roasting. A vegetable lasagne becomes bland when all seasoning is left to tomato.

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