Vegetarian Lasagna

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat content without sacrificing flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

lasagna noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat lasagna noodles

💰Cheaper: regular pasta sheets

Whole wheat noodles add fiber and nutrients.

Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius.

Prepare the bechamel sauce by sautéing the onion in butter until translucent, then adding flour to create a roux.

Gradually whisk in milk and cream, seasoning with salt, nutmeg, and black pepper until thickened.

In a baking form, layer lasagna sheets, followed by the filling made from the green vegetables, herbs, and cheeses.

Spread 2/3 of the bechamel sauce over the layers.

Top with remaining lasagna sheets and the rest of the bechamel sauce.

Sprinkle with grated gruyere and parmesan cheese for topping.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Garnish with a sprig of thyme before serving.

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