Bolognese Vegetable Lasagna With White Ricotta Bechamel Sauce

Name: Bolognese Vegetable Lasagna With White Ricotta Bechamel Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 pieces, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles (Ronzoni brand); 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained; 1 cup carrot, shredded; 1 cup zucchini, shredded; 3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe by Maureen in MA

Clipped this recipe from a Ronzoni Lasagna box, stating that it is "a contemporary version of a traditional dish from Bologna in Northern Italy. ...Nutmeg is a common is a common enhancement to dishes from this region." Made it for dinner with in-law's and it was delicious!

READY IN: 1hr 20mins

SERVES: 8

YIELD: 8 pieces

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(16 ounce) package lasagna noodles (Ronzoni brand)
1

cup Fontina cheese, shredded
1

(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1

cup carrot, shredded
1

cup zucchini, shredded
3

cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1

egg
1

medium onion, chopped
2

tablespoons oil
2

tablespoons all-purpose flour
¹⁄₄

teaspoon nutmeg
1

cup chicken broth
¹⁄₂

cup parmesan cheese, grated

DIRECTIONS

Cook lasagna according to package instructions; drain. Separate lasagna and lay out flat on wax paper or aluminum foil to prevent sticking as they cool.
Combine fontina cheese, vegetables, 2-1/2 cups of ricotta and the egg.
Assemble: Place layer of lasagna on bottom of 13 x 9" baking dish. Spread with 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers, ending with lasagna.
Sauce: Saute onions in oil until tender. Add flour and nutmeg. Stir in broth and remaining ricotta. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Spoon over lasagna.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes. Uncover and broil about 2-3 minutes or until it is lightly browned.