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Creamy Vegetable Lasagna

CARNATION® MILKS
Creamy Vegetable Lasagna
Level
Easy
Prep 
20 min
Cook 
35 min
Servings
12 servings
Creamy Vegetable Lasagna is filled with colorful vegetables like red & green bell peppers and zucchini. This creamy, cheesy and easy-to-make lasagna is perfect any night of the week (and great the next day). It will soon become a family favorite.

KEY INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into quarters, then into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium bell peppers (red, green or yellow), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cans (12 fluid ounces each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk, divided
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) prepared marinara sauce, divided
  • 1 package (8 ounces) or 12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

MAKE IT

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until soft, for about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for an additional 2 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup evaporated milk and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper in medium saucepan until smooth. Whisk in remaining evaporated milk. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir 2 cups of milk mixture into cooked vegetables; reserve remaining milk mixture.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce over bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Top with half of the vegetable mixture. Top with 3 noodles. Spread 1 cup marinara sauce and sprinkle with 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Layer 3 noodles, remaining vegetables and remaining 3 noodles. Top with remaining marinara sauce, reserved milk mixture, remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden and bubbly on the edges. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

RECIPE NOTES

Cooking Tip:

For extra flavor, add a bay leaf to the white sauce while cooking.

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