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Vegetarian Lasagna

Vegetarian Lasagna

This Vegetarian Lasagna is loaded with 7 vegetables and features a rich, creamy cheese mixture, making it perfect for the whole family.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 slices
Calories 544 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • large cast iron pot
  • 9 x 13 casserole dish

Ingredients
  

Lasagna

  • 2 cups mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Ricotta Spinach Mixture

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb fresh spinach
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese use whole milk or part skim
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Veggie Loaded Tomato Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 4 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 24 ounces tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Ricotta Spinach Mixture

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl combine the mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large cast iron pot.
  • Add in spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Add cooked spinach to a large bowl with ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, nutmeg, Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Veggie Loaded Tomato Sauce

  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and butter to the same pan the spinach was cooked in. Add in mushrooms and cook over medium high heat until golden brown.
  • Add in carrots, celery and onion to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables are golden brown.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and sugar. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling Lasagna

  • Ladle ½ cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  • In this order layer: 3 lasagna noodles (or as many as you can fit), ⅓ of the ricotta cheese mixture, ⅓ of the mozzarella/cheddar shredded cheese and ¼ of the sauce.
  • Repeat until all of the sauce, noodles and cheese are used making sure to use the remaining cheese for topping.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the lasagna is bubbling and golden brown on top. If it is starting to get too brown cover with foil.
  • Allow lasagna to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 544kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 30gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 1285mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 10653IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 640mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Cheesy, Comfort Food, easy dinner, lasagna, vegetable, vegetarian
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