Go Back
+ servings
Close-up view of ruffled lasagna noodles layered with thick creamy white béchamel sauce, smooth ricotta cheese, and bright green chopped spinach.
FL Recipes

Ultimate Loaded Veggie White Lasagna

An elite, restaurant-quality Veggie White Lasagna featuring ruffled noodles, a thick creamy white béchamel, smooth ricotta, vibrant zucchini, yellow squash, spinach, and bubbling golden-brown melted mozzarella with charred crispy spots.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American, Vegetarian
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Produce
  • 12 oz ruffled lasagna noodles 340g, dry
  • 10 oz bright green fresh spinach 280g, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow squash thinly sliced
  • 1 medium green zucchini diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh green parsley 8g, finely chopped for garnish
Dairy & Pantry
  • 3 cups low-moisture mozzarella cheese 300g, shredded
  • 15 oz smooth whole milk ricotta cheese 425g
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56g
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour 30g
  • 3 cups whole milk 710ml
  • 1 large egg 50g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15ml
  • 1 tsp kosher salt 5g
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper 2g, divided
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder 1g
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg 0.5g

Equipment

  • 1 Rectangular White Ceramic Baking Dish Standard 9x13-inch size for layering.
  • 1 Large Skillet For sweating the vegetables and wilting spinach.
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan For whisking and simmering the béchamel sauce.
  • 1 Clean Kitchen Towel To wring out excess moisture from the spinach.

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced yellow squash and diced green zucchini. Sauté for 5-7 minutes to evaporate excess water. Remove from pan.
  2. In the same skillet, wilt the chopped spinach for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a clean towel and vigorously wring out all excess liquid once cool enough to handle.
  3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in whole milk. Simmer until thick and creamy. Season with salt, garlic powder, and nutmeg.
  4. In a bowl, combine the smooth ricotta cheese, egg, and remaining salt. Fold until completely mixed to create a stable, smooth cheese layer.
  5. Boil the ruffled lasagna noodles in heavily salted water for 2 minutes less than package instructions until very al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a rectangular white ceramic baking dish, layer béchamel, noodles, ricotta, veggies, béchamel drizzle, and mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles on top.
  7. Top with remaining béchamel and mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  8. Remove foil and bake 10-15 more minutes. Broil for the final 2 minutes until perfectly charred crispy spots form on the golden-brown mozzarella. Garnish heavily with fresh chopped parsley and coarse black pepper. Rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 18gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

Squeeze the Spinach Ruthlessly: Ensuring no moisture remains in the spinach guarantees a thick, structurally sound lasagna.
Use Low-Moisture Block Mozzarella: Pre-shredded bagged cheese will not yield the bubbling, charred crispy spots required for the ultimate presentation.
Keyword Loaded Veggie Lasagna,veggie white lasagna,White Lasagna Recipe

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!
Pin Recipe