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Ingredients

• 9-12 lasagna noodles (about 9 oz or 255 g)
• 2 cups marinara sauce (about 16 oz or 450 g)
• 1 cup vegan ricotta (about 8 oz or 225 g)
• 1 cup vegan mozzarella shreds (about 8 oz or 225 g)
• 2 cups chopped spinach, fresh or frozen (if using frozen, thaw and drain) (about 3.5 oz or 100 g)
• 1 zucchini, thinly sliced (about 7 oz or 200 g)
• 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced (about 7 oz or 200 g)
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 5 oz or 140 g)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (about 4 oz or 115 g)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil (about 30 ml)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
4. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, and bell pepper to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce. Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, then add a third of the sautéed vegetables, a third of the spinach, dollops of vegan ricotta, and a sprinkle of vegan mozzarella.
6. Repeat the layering process two more times, using up all ingredients, and finishing with a layer of noodles topped with marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella.
7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. Check to ensure that the noodles are fully cooked.
8. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. This resting time helps the layers set, making it easier to cut and serve. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.

Tip

This lasagna can be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight or frozen for later use. If baking from frozen, extend the covered baking time by 20 minutes before removing the foil.