White Cheese Vegetable Lasagna

• lasagna noodle (9 noodles)↗1⁄2 lb
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• large onion, chopped↗1
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chicken broth↗2 cups
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• shredded mozzarella cheese, divided4 cups
• grated parmesan cheese, divided1 cup
• carrot, julienned↗1 cup
• broccoli floret, cut small if necessary↗1 cup
• mushroom, sliced↗1 cup
• zucchini, thinly sliced1 cup
• (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1
• (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese↗2
• tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped↗1
• tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped↗1
• tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped and divided↗4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350º F.

2. 2

   Fill a 9x13 inch baking pan with salted, very hot tap water. Soak lasagna noodles in this for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Combine and steam carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, and zucchini in microwave for about 4 minutes. Drain any liquid from vegetables. Gently toss with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Melt butter in saucepan. Sauté onions and garlic over medium heat, stirring often until onions are transparent.

5. 5

   Add flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until bubbly.

6. 6

   Add broth, milk, oregano, basil and 2 tablespoons parsley. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat and set aside.

7. 7

   Spread 1/3 of the sauce into 9x13 inch baking pan. Top with 3 of the lasagna noodles.

8. 8

   Spread 1 container of ricotta cheese on top of noodles. Top with ½ of the spinach. Top spinach with ½ of the combined vegetables.

9. 9

   Arrange with another layer of 3 noodles, half of the remaining ricotta, ½ of the parmesan cheese, remaining spinach, vegetables and mozzarella, and 1/3 of the sauce.

10. 10

    Arrange remaining 3 noodles over top. Spread remainder of sauce; sprinkle with remainder of the parmesan cheese and parsley.

11. 11

    Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until bubbly.