How to Make Vegetarian Lasagna

Bubbly, cheesy, and creamy vegetarian lasagna makes a fantastic family dinner or hearty meal for feeding a crowd. No time is spent boiling noodles in this easy & healthy lasagna recipe, and you can even substitute your favorite seasonal vegetables. Great for meal-prep!

– extra-virgin olive oil – yellow onion – cremini mushrooms – zucchini – baby spinach – salt & black pepper – garlic cloves – dried oregano – dried basil (continued)

Recipe Ingredients

– tomato paste – crushed tomatoes – shredded low-moisture mozzarella – Parmesan cheese – whole milk ricotta – dried lasagna noodles

Recipe Ingredients

Make vegetable filling: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, around 5 to 7 minutes. Add mushrooms & zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked off.

Recipe Instructions

Add the spinach, ½ teaspoon of salt, and black pepper, and cook until lightly wilted, around 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.

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Make the tomato sauce: Using the same pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for 1  minute, until garlic is fragrant.

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Add tomato paste and cook for around 3 minutes. Add 2 tomato paste cans of water (or 1 ¼ cups) and stir until combined. Add crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Recipe Instructions

Assemble lasagna: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place lasagna noodles in a large baking dish and cover with hot tap water. Let the noodles soak for 10 minutes.

Recipe Instructions

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