Indulge in a delectable vegetarian lasagna experience with our collection of tempting recipes! From the classic Italian lasagna to unique and innovative variations, this article offers a diverse range of culinary delights.
Immerse yourself in the comforting flavors of the traditional lasagna, featuring layers of tender lasagna noodles, a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, creamy béchamel sauce, and a medley of roasted vegetables. Discover the vibrant flavors of the roasted red pepper and spinach lasagna, where roasted red peppers, spinach, and a blend of herbs add a vibrant twist to the classic dish.
For a delightful twist, explore the sun-dried tomato and pesto lasagna, where sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil pesto, and a combination of cheeses create a symphony of flavors. Health-conscious individuals will appreciate the zucchini and mushroom lasagna, where zucchini, mushrooms, and a light tomato sauce come together for a healthy and satisfying meal.
If you're seeking a unique culinary adventure, try the sweet potato and black bean lasagna, featuring layers of sweet potatoes, black beans, and a zesty salsa verde. And for a hearty and flavorful experience, the portobello and roasted eggplant lasagna combines the earthy flavors of portobello mushrooms and roasted eggplant with a creamy sauce.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that both experienced and novice cooks can effortlessly create these culinary masterpieces. Whether you prefer a classic lasagna or are looking for innovative variations, this article offers a delightful journey through the world of vegetarian lasagna, promising a tantalizing treat for every palate.
VEGETABLE LASAGNA
Golden cheese, Italian flavors, fresh veggies and a robust sauce shine in this healthy vegetable lasagna. Loaded with zucchini, spinach and more!
Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potato, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until the vegetables are tender and begin to brown, about 10 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce and balsamic to the vegetables. Stir to combine then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl add the ricotta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well, until the mixture is evenly combined.
- Stir in the spinach, using a fork to break it up and distribute it as evenly with the ricotta mixture as possible.
- Spread a thin layer of the vegetable tomato sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish in an even layer. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on top, breaking the ends if needed so that they fit. Leave some space around the noodles, as they will expand as they cook.
- Top the noodles with 1/3 of the remaining sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, the next 1/3 portion of the sauce, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
- Top with 3 more noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, and 1/2 cup mozzarella (no tomato sauce in this layer).
- Top the cheese with the 3 final noodles. Spread the remaining sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Cover the lasagna with foil (be careful not to let the foil touch the top of the cheese or it will stick-I like to stick a few toothpicks in the top of the lasagna so that they are poking up and keep the foil off of the cheese). Bake it covered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, uncover, and rotate the pan by 180. Continue cooking uncovered for 15 to 20 more minutes, until it is hot and bubbly and the cheese is beginning to have brown spots.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes to set. Sprinkle with fresh basil, then slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g
THE ULTIMATE MEATY VEGAN LASAGNA
This hearty vegan lasagna is cheesy, meaty, and full of flavor. The recipe takes awhile to prepare, but it is well worth it! Leftovers keep well for several days in the fridge (and, in my opinion, taste even better as the flavors develop).
Provided by Sarah Sullivan + Eric Ames
Categories Main Course
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot. Sauté garlic for a few minutes, until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, pepper flakes, onion powder, and oregano. Stir to combine. Bring to a very gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours. (This can also be prepared in a slow cooker or Instant Pot.)
- Combine ingredients in a food processor and puree until mostly smooth. (A tiny amount of graininess is actually preferable and will make the ricotta texture much more convincing! Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you go to ensure even texture.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sautée mushrooms in a drizzle of olive oil for 5-8 minutes, stirring often, to cook off excess moisture. Add zucchini and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook vegan beef-style crumbles and Beyond Sausage for a few minutes until lightly browned. (If you're just using the beef crumbles, you can skip this step, but the Beyond Sausage is easiest to work with when lightly cooked.)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Spread about 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a greased 9×13″ baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, and roughly 1/3 of the sausage, vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and sauce. Repeat layers, reserving about 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of sauce for the very top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 additional minutes, uncovered, until edges are slightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to rest for about 15 minutes before serving. (This will allow it to firm up a bit and make it easier to cut and serve.)
SARAH'S AMAZING VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
I don't remember where I got the recipe, but I make it as often as possible. Even though my DH is a "nothing-but-meat-and-potatoes" kinda guy, this dish is his favorite, and I'm lucky if I get a piece before he eats it all!
Provided by I Cook Therefore I
Categories Stew
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
- Add onion, eggplant, and mushrooms to skillet. Cook for 15 minutes, or until all ingredients are soft.
- Add carrot, wine, parsley, tomato sauce, and whole tomatoes to skillet. Break up tomatoes with the back of a spoon.
- Add oregano, parsley, and basil to the sauce.
- Simmer sauce uncovered for about an hour and a half, or until thick.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread about 1/4 of the sauce in the bottom of the pan. (About 1 1/4 cups).
- Layer 4 of the lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Dot the noodles with 1/3 of the ricotta cheese.
- Spread 1 cup of the mozzarella over the ricotta and noodles.
- Spread 1/2 cups of the Parmesan over the mozzarella.
- Repeat steps 7-11 two more times.
- Spread the last of the sauce over the Parmesan, and then spread the last of the Parmesan and mozzarella over the sauce to prevent it from burning.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until hot and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 546.1, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 19.1
AMAZING VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN LASAGNA
This lasagna is low in fat and is much better for you than most lasagna recipes. This recipe started with the back of a lasagna noodle package recipe, but has been altered to a vegetarian or vegan recipe along with other alterations. Many of our friends (most of them not vegetarian or vegan!) request this dish from my husband for get-togethers or parties. It's always gone in minutes. Many times we use fresh Asia Eggplant in place of spinach as it is in abundance here in Asia and in our opinion tastes better.
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add vegeburger or gluten.
- Stir in speggetti sauce and parsley; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine tofu and spinach and yeast flakes (if using eggplant instead, don't combine with tofu. Instead slice eggplant into thin pieces and set aside).
- Put a thin layer of sauce and vegemeat on the bottom of a Large baking dish (our baking dish was bought in Asia and doesn't have the measurements listed, but it's big).
- Place on layer of (3-4) noodles (slightly overlapped) on top of the sauce. Add another layer of sauce (can add a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and now is when you would add some sliced eggplant if you are using it).
- Repeat the last step until you get to the middle layer (usually there are 3-5 layers total depending on the depth of your pan).
- In the middle layer the tofu & spinach (or layer the tofu and then add another layer of eggplant on top). Then continue with the previous layering of sauce & vegemeat and noodles.
- The top layer should be covered in sauce with the Mozzarella or Soy Cheese sprinkled on top.
- Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F or 180 degrees Celsius.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.8, Sodium 477.9, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12.8
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your lasagna the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to use organic vegetables whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your lasagna a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, and Asiago cheeses.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make vegetarian lasagna. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Vegetarian lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily make a vegetarian lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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