Delicious Vegetable Lasagna Recipe- Must try!

Do you want a new twist with your favorite Lasagna? This recipe is just right for you! You can enjoy this mouth- watering recipe loaded with garden-fresh vegetables good for the health!

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Ingredients: ⠀

• 1 large eggplant- sliced lengthwise 3/4-inch thick (about 8 slices) ⠀
•  3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - divided ⠀
•  1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt - divided ⠀
•  ½ teaspoon black pepper - divided ⠀
•  1 cup sliced cremini (baby bella) mushrooms ⠀
•  1 red bell pepper, sliced ⠀
•  1 green pepper, sliced ⠀
•  3 cloves garlic - minced ⠀
•  1/2 teaspoon dried oregano ⠀
•  3 cups marinara meat or no meat sauce of choice ⠀
•  2 cups ricotta cheese ⠀
•  1/2 cup grated Parmesan - divided ⠀
•  1 large egg (optional) ⠀
•  1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese - or a blend of mozzarella and provolone ⠀
•  2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil - thyme, or parsley ⠀
•  (optional) 2 lasagna noodle, soaked ⠀

Directions: ⠀
1. Sprinkle salt on sliced eggplant and let it sit for 30 minutes ⠀
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, next ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and oregano. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add marinara pasta sauce and stir to combine. ⠀
3. Sauté green pepper and red pepper with olive oil in a saucepan until peppers become soft. Remove from pan. Add sliced mushrooms and oil. Sauté until mushrooms are soft, about 7 minutes. ⠀
4. In a large bowl add ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, egg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well, until evenly combined. ⠀
5. Spoon half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of your clay pot and spread an even layer. Lay 4 eggplant slices then mushroom slices by all of the ricotta mixtures. Layer on another 4 slices of eggplant then pepper slices on top followed and finish with the remaining marinara sauce. (Add Lasagna noodle, optional). Top with the mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. ⠀
6. Set on stew to cook for 30 minutes or until the lasagna is hot and bubbly. ⠀
7. (Optional) bake for an additional 15 minutes so that the cheese on top becomes a delicious golden brown. After removing from the oven, sprinkle with fresh herbs and let sit for 10 minutes. ⠀
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Enjoy cooking! 
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