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Fast Tomato Lasagna with Blue Cheese

While many dishes are considered comfort foods, lasagna is definitely one of them. If you always thought it's too much work, then take a look at this fast tomato lasagna recipe instead of opting for a store-bought version. This one is so much better.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 557kcal

Ingredients

For the lasagna

  • 1.5 cup carrot finely chopped
  • 2 cups zucchini finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3.5 cups tomato chopped
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 2 oz blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese
  • 6-8 whole wheat lasagna noodles

For the green salad

  • 1 cup tomato cubed
  • 3 cups salad greens of your choice packed

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 3 minutes, add garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
  • Add carrots, and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes. Sir regularly.
  • Stir in tomatoes, water, and herbs. Cover and cook until tomatoes fall apart and form a sauce.
  • Then add spinach and blue cheese and cook until wilted.
  • Preheat oven to 400F or 200C.
  • In an oven-safe dish, layer half of the sauce and top with lasagna noodle sheets. repeat layering and finish with grated cheese.
  • Cook for 20-30 minutes in the oven, or until noodles are cooked through. Grill cheese layer last few minutes if needed.
  • Serve with green salad on the side.