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Vegetable Lasagna
Vegetable Lasagna reads umami 7.7, richness 5.8 and salinity 5.4 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian main, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.7 · Richness 5.8 · Salinity 5.4 · Funk & Ferment 3.0 · Sweetness 2.9 · Nutty 2.5 · Herbaceous 2.2 · Sourness 1.9 · Fruity 1.9 · Earthy 1.3 · Allium 1.2 · Bitterness 1.0 · Heat 0.6 · Warm Spice 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 3 cups spaghetti sauce (chunky style)
- 1 medium zucchini, shredded
- 6 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (creamed small curd) or 1 cup cottage cheese (creamed small curd)
- 14 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon oregano leaves (fresh) or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 300.2 kcal, 18.2 g protein, 15.7 g fat, 21.8 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (9 steps)
- Heat oven to 350.
- Mix spaghetti sauce and zucchini.
- Spread 1 cup mixture in ungreased rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches and top with 3 uncooked noodles.
- Mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and oregano.
- Spread over noodles in dish.
- Spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture.
- Top with remaining noodles, sauce mixture, and the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake uncovered until hot and bubbly (about 45 minutes).
- Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.