9 lasagna noodles, cooked (i suggest to cook a few more in case of breakage) |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more if desired) |
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
1 small onion, chopped |
5 -6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped (do not mince) |
1 teaspoon dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors) |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavors) |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat level) (optional) |
2 cups zucchini, finely diced |
1/2 lb fresh sliced mushrooms |
1 small carrot, peeled and finely diced |
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped |
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste |
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste) |
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) |
4 cups ricotta cheese |
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
2 large eggs, beaten |
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1 teaspoon seasoning salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) |