Roasted Vegetable Lasagna with Goat Cheese

 

3

medium bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces

3

medium zucchini or summer squash, cut in half lengthwise and then into 1/2-inch slices

1

medium onion, cut into 8 wedges, separated into pieces

1

package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms

Cooking spray

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

12

uncooked lasagna noodles

1

package (5 to 6 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese

1

container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto

2

cups tomato pasta sauce

2

cups shredded Italian cheese blend (8 oz)

• 1 Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In pan, place bell peppers, summer squash, onion and mushrooms in single layer. Spray vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, turning vegetables once, until crisp-tender.
• 2 Meanwhile, spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package using minimum cook time. In medium bowl, crumble chèvre into pesto; stir.
• 3 Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce in baking dish; top with 3 noodles. Layer with half the pesto mixture and 2 cups of the vegetables. Top with 3 more noodles. Top with 3/4 cup sauce and 1 cup shredded cheese blend. Top with 2 cups vegetables, 3 noodles, remaining half of pesto mixture, 2 cups vegetables, 3 noodles and 3/4 cup sauce. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over top.
• 4 Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.