Best 8 Very Vegetable Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing symphony of flavors presented by this Very Vegetable Lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that showcases the vibrant hues and textures of fresh vegetables. This delightful dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Dive into the layers of tender zucchini, succulent bell peppers, hearty mushrooms, and spinach, all harmoniously blended with a velvety bechamel sauce and the rich, nutty flavor of Parmesan cheese. The perfect balance of flavors and textures makes this lasagna a true delight for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike. Discover the secrets behind crafting this exceptional dish as we delve into the detailed steps and unveil the culinary magic that awaits.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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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

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small sweet potato (peeled and 1/4-to 1/2-inch diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
2 red bell peppers (chopped)
1 small red onion (diced)
1 medium zucchini (chopped)
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
2 (24-ounce jars) good quality tomato pasta sauce (I use Roasted Garlic)
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach (drained and squeezed dry)
1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cups freshly grated melty Italian cheese (such as Mozzarella, Fontina, or Provolone (I did a blend of all three. DELISH!))
½ cup freshly finely grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 large egg
9 oven-ready (no boil) whole wheat lasagna noodles ((I like Delallo), about 5.5 ounces)
Fresh basil (for serving)

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

VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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This quick and easy Vegetable Lasagna is a light, comforting casserole that's ready with just 20 minutes of prep!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 zucchini, diced
1 sweet bell pepper (any color), seeded and diced
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley ((or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes))
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil ((or 2 teaspoons dried basil))
15 ounces ricotta cheese ((or sub with 16 ounces small curd cottage cheese))
2 ¼ cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
24 ounces (2 ½ cups) store-bought (or homemade) marinara sauce
9 oven-ready, no-boil lasagna noodles (or as many noodles as needed to fit your dish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir the veggies just until tender (about 3-5 minutes).
  • While the veggies cook, use a separate bowl to stir together egg, parsley, basil, ricotta cheese, 1 ¼ cups mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan.
  • When the vegetables are done cooking, stir the marinara sauce into the skillet.
  • Spread ¼ of the marinara-vegetable sauce mixture in a thin layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with 3 no-boil lasagna noodles (or as many as you need to cover a single layer in the dish), ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, and another ¼ of the sauce mixture.
  • Repeat layers two more times. Finish with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with a piece of greased foil.
  • Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for another 5-10 minutes (or until heated through and cheese on top is browned). Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /8 of recipe, Calories 273 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 806 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

HEARTY VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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This hearty, vegetable lasagna is the only lasagna my husband will eat. We love it!!! Hope you all enjoy as much as we do.

Provided by Sue

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
¾ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (26 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of boiling water for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Rinse with cold water, and drain.
  • In a large saucepan, cook and stir mushrooms, green peppers, onion, and garlic in oil. Stir in pasta sauce and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Mix together ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 1/2 each, lasagna noodles, ricotta mix, sauce, and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layering, and top with remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 76.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 843.2 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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I cooked up this fresh lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time. It's absolutely packed with veggies. -Sam Hunsaker, Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 lasagna noodles
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, carrot and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until squashes are crisp-tender., Stir in tomato paste, broth, brown sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix egg and ricotta cheese. Spread 1 cup vegetable mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with two noodles (trim to fit pan), half of the ricotta mixture, about 1-1/2 cups vegetable mixture and two additional noodles. Top with remaining ricotta mixture, noodles and vegetable mixture., Sprinkle with cheeses and Italian seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Prevent food waste by cooking with canned foods like canned spinach - perfectly portioned for recipes and nearly half the cost of fresh and frozen!

Provided by Cans Get You Cooking®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Cans Get You Cooking®

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 each no-boil lasagna noodles
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 (14.5 ounce) can sliced carrots, well drained
1 (13.5 ounce) can chopped spinach, well drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan over high heat, heat crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Over high heat, heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, 10 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 12" by 8" baking dish. In medium bowl combine ricotta cheese and egg until well mixed. Spoon some tomato sauce on bottom of dish to coat. Place 3 noodles lengthwise across the pan. Top with 1/3 of tomato sauce. With a spatula, spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture. Scatter 1/3 of carrots and spinach on ricotta and 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, vegetables and mozzarella two more times. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover dish with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover dish; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 476.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

VERY VEGGIE LASAGNA



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I concocted this quick and easy recipe to use up some of the abundant fresh produce from my garden. When I made a batch to share at a church potluck, I received lots of compliments. -Bernice Baldwin, Glennie, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 medium carrots, julienned
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
14 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, stir-fry vegetables and salt in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce in the greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange seven noodles over sauce, overlapping as needed. Layer with half of the vegetables, spaghetti sauce and cheese. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN LASAGNE



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Make our easy vegetarian lasagne using just a handful of ingredients. You can use ready-made tomato sauce and white sauce, or batch cook he sauces and freeze them

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 red peppers, cut into large chunks
2 aubergines, cut into ½ cm thick slices
8 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for the dish
300g lasagne sheets
125g mozzarella
handful cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 carrot, roughly chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
200ml white wine
3 chopped tomatoes
1 bunch of basil, leaves picked
85g butter
85g plain flour
750ml milk

Steps:

  • To make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onions, garlic and carrot. Cook for 5-7 mins over a medium heat until softened. Turn up the heat a little and stir in the tomato purée. Cook for 1 min, pour in the white wine, then cook for 5 mins until this has reduced by two-thirds. Pour over the chopped tomatoes and add the basil leaves. Bring to the boil then simmer for 20 mins. Leave to cool then whizz in a food processor. Will keep, cooled, in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for three months.
  • To make the white sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the plain flour, then cook for 2 mins. Slowly whisk in the milk, then bring to the boil, stirring. Turn down the heat, then cook until the sauce starts to thicken and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Will keep, cooled, in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for three months.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lightly oil two large baking trays and add the peppers and aubergines. Toss with the olive oil, season well, then roast for 25 mins until lightly browned.
  • Reduce the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Lightly oil a 30 x 20cm ovenproof dish. Arrange a layer of the vegetables on the bottom, then pour over a third of the tomato sauce. Top with a layer of lasagne sheets, then drizzle over a quarter of the white sauce. Repeat until you have three layers of pasta.
  • Spoon the remaining white sauce over the pasta, making sure the whole surface is covered, then scatter over the mozzarella and cherry tomatoes. Bake for 45 mins until bubbling and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Spinach is the star of this vegetable lasagna recipe. The veggie-based recipe makes one large lasagna (9 by 13 inches) or two smaller ones (8 by 8). For the perfect make-ahead meal, prepare two vegetable lasagnas; bake one now, and freeze the other for later.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups (32 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
Salt and fresh ground pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
6 cups store-bought or homemade Easy Chunky Tomato Sauce
12 no-boil lasagna noodles (8 ounces)
1 pound fontina cheese (4 cups), shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add spinach, and stir well to combine.
  • Spread a small bit of tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish or dishes. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles on top. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the remaining sauce; sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese. Repeat to make two more layers, ending with cheese. If freezing, cover tightly with plastic wrap. Before baking, defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Cover with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and efficient in the kitchen.
  • Don't Overcook the Vegetables: Overcooked vegetables can become mushy and lose their flavor, so be careful not to overcook them. Just cook them until they are tender-crisp.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs can add a lot of flavor to your lasagna, so use them whenever possible. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use only about 1/3 of the amount.
  • Don't Skimp on the Cheese: Cheese is one of the key ingredients in lasagna, so don't skimp on it. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella, ricotta, or Parmesan.
  • Let the Lasagna Rest Before Serving: After you've baked the lasagna, let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This Very Vegetable Lasagna is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal. It's packed with vegetables, cheese, and flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting lasagna recipe, give this one a try!

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