Best 6 Speedy Meatless Lasagna Recipes

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**Experience a Culinary Masterpiece: Speedy Meatless Lasagna Recipes for a Flavorful Feast**

Indulge in the culinary delight of a speedy meatless lasagna, a symphony of flavors that caters to vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike. This versatile dish offers a hearty and satisfying meal, packed with layers of rich and flavorful ingredients. Explore a collection of mouthwatering recipes that showcase the versatility of this classic Italian dish, ranging from traditional to innovative variations. Discover the secrets of creating a luscious tomato sauce, perfectly seasoned ricotta cheese filling, and crispy lasagna noodles that come together in perfect harmony.

Uncover the art of layering and baking to achieve a golden-brown crust and indulge in the tantalizing aroma that fills your kitchen. Whether you prefer a classic lasagna with a rich meat sauce or a lighter version with roasted vegetables, this article has something for every palate. Dive into the world of speedy meatless lasagna and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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EASY MEATLESS LASAGNA



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You won't miss the meat with this easy, three-cheesy pasta dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups ricotta cheese or small curd creamed cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 jars (28 ounces each) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the parsley and oregano.
  • Spread 2 cups of the pasta sauce in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches; top with 4 uncooked noodles. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over noodles. Spread with 2 cups pasta sauce and top with 4 noodles; repeat with 2 cups pasta sauce and 4 noodles. Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Spread with remaining pasta sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1340 mg

MEATLESS MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Assemble this fun twist on lasagna for dinner, and your family will ask for it again and again. Instead of lasagna noodles, corn tortillas are layered between Mexican-style cheese and a southwestern-style corn filling. -Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 corn tortillas (6 inches)
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
6 tablespoons plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Place two tortillas in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread with half of the corn mixture; sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY VEGETARIAN LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 large shallots, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
10 ounces fresh mushrooms, such as shiitakes or buttons, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 pound frozen kale or spinach, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 9-ounce box no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into 2-to-3-inch pieces
2 cups heavy cream
4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and soften, about 5 minutes. Add the kale and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper and set aside.
  • 2. Combine the lasagna noodle pieces with 1 cup water in a large bowl and stir with a rubber spatula. Add the heavy cream and stir until the pieces are evenly coated. Stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, nutmeg, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the kale mixture and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella
  • 3. Cover the dish with nonstick foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook until the lasagna is bubbly and slightly browned on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes and serve.

EASY MEATLESS LASAGNA



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Make and share this Easy Meatless Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by piranhabriana

Categories     Oven

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups ricotta cheese or 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the parsley and oregano.
  • Spread 2 cups spaghetti sauce in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches; top with 4 noodles.
  • Spread cheese mixture over noodles.
  • Spread with 2 cups spaghetti sauce and top with four noodles; repeat with 2 cups spaghetti sauce and 4 noodles.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread with remaining spaghetti sauce.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat oven to 350, cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.4, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 1382.9, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 19.8, Protein 25.3

CLASSIC AND SIMPLE MEAT LASAGNA



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Whole wheat noodles and lean ground beef make this tasty favorite a little lighter.

Provided by ccb1122

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 eggs
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 ½ (25 ounce) jars tomato-basil pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the lasagna noodles a few at a time, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Remove the noodles to a plate.
  • Place the ground beef into a skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the meat, chopping it into small chunks as it cooks, until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined.
  • Place 4 noodles side by side into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan; top with a layer of the tomato-basil sauce, a layer of ground beef mixture, and a layer of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of sauce; sprinkle top with the mozzarella cheese. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese has melted, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese has begun to brown, about 10 more minutes. Allow to stand at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 114.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 999 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

QUICK LASAGNA



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Looking for an Italian-inspired dinner? Then check out this ground beef lasagna packed with three types of cheese - a scrumptious meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove garlic
1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup spaghetti sauce
6 purchased precooked or oven-ready lasagna noodles (each about 7x3 inches)
1 container (12 ounces) reduced-fat cottage cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400°. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cook the beef and garlic in the skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is brown; drain.
  • Stir the Italian seasoning and spaghetti sauce into the beef. Spread 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in the ungreased square pan.
  • Top with 2 noodles, placing them so they do not overlap or touch the sides of the pan because they will expand as they bake. Spread about 1/2 cup of the remaining beef mixture over the noodles.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with about 1/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layering twice more, beginning with 2 more noodles and following directions in steps 3 and 4 Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil, and continue baking about 10 minutes longer or until lasagna is bubbly around the edges and looks very hot. Let stand 10 minutes, so the lasagna will become easier to cut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 980 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your lasagna a more vibrant flavor and texture. Some good options include spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender, but still have a bit of a crunch.
  • Use a good quality cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your lasagna. Look for a cheese that is flavorful and melts well.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce. The sauce is what holds the lasagna together and gives it its flavor. Use a generous amount of sauce, and make sure it is flavorful.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will give the flavors time to meld together and the lasagna time to set.

Conclusion:

This meatless lasagna is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its hearty vegetables, flavorful sauce, and gooey cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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