What to Cook for Dinner Tonight? Vegetable Lasagna

There are days when I feel like cooking more than others. There are days when cooking large meals that involve lots of work and preparation sound good. And then there are those days when I want something quick and easy, just to get it over with.

I came across this question: “What do you cook for dinner?":http://www.mamapedia.com/article/what-do-you-cook-for-dinner-679 Good question. It got me thinking about what do I love to cook when I don’t know what to cook? The answer is Vegetable Lasagna! This easy to follow recipe is one of our favorites. Plus you’re kiddos are more likely to eat their veggies.

Vegetable Lasagna

1 (16 oz.) pkg. curly edge lasagna
3 lbs. ricotta cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. minced onion
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 c. fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms)
4 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions: Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water, drain and lay flat on paper towels until needed. Meanwhile, mix together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, onion, basil and garlic powder. Stir in vegetables. Spread 3/4 cup on bottom of 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange layer of noodles, then 1/4 of the remaining vegetable mixture and sprinkle with some of the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Continue to make layers, ending with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. 8 servings.

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What do you cook when you want something quick and easy? Tell us in the Comments!