3 cheese spinach lasagna is a classic dish that can be made vegetarian by replacing the traditional ground beef with tofu. This hearty and flavorful main course is sure to please everyone at your table, and it's actually quite easy to make.
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TOFU SPINACH LASAGNA
No one will guess tofu is buried in the layers of this delicious lasagna! The slimmed-down classic comes from Christine Laba of Arlington, Virginia.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Set aside., Drain tofu, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Place tofu and reserved liquid in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add ricotta cheese; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mushroom mixture. Combine spinach and remaining salt; set aside., Drain noodles. Spread half of the marinara sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, half of the tofu mixture and half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layers of noodles, tofu and spinach. Top with remaining noodles and marinara sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
3 CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA WITH TOFU
For a healthier version use low-fat mozzarella and cottage cheese. If you would like to freeze one of the pans for later use, put it in the freezer before cooking it and cook for an hour and 1/2 instead of 1 hour when you are ready to use it. This was modified from a recipe in Real People Cookin' Low Fat.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring spaghetti sauce and water to a boil; add next 5 seasonings if desired, and reduce heat to a simmer (sauce should still be a little runny when lasagna is assembled; the uncooked noodles will soak up the extra moisture).
- While sauce is simmering, combine tofu, mozzarella, cottage cheese and parsely in a large mixing bowl and stir.
- Assemble the lasagna as follows: (1) spray the bottom of two 13"x9"x2" casserole pans with PAM and spoon in just enough sauce to cover the bottom (2) Place a layer of noodles on top of the sauce (3) spread 1/4 of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles in each pan (4) sprinkle 1/4 of the spinach over the cheese (5) pour 1/4 of the sauce evenly over the top.
- Repeat layers ending with sauce, and top with parmesan cheese.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake at 350F for 1 hour.
TOFU LASAGNA
Good for people who aren't reluctant to try tofu. After this lasagna you and your guests will love it!
Provided by M.PERRY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a medium bowl combine tofu, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk, spaghetti sauce, parsley and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread a layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer lasagna noodles with the sauce mixture, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 569.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
THREE CHEESE SPINACH LASAGNA
This recipe was given to me by my son's fiance. It is very tasty and easy to make. The measurements are only a quideline as you will find when making it you will be able to use your own judgement on how much to use.
Provided by Honni
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pre hear oven to 180c.
- Grease lasagne pan.
- Spread some of tomato sauce on bottom of dish.
- Lay lasagne sheets on top of sauce.
- Spread half riccotta cheese on top.
- Spread a third of the mozzarella and a third of the cheddar cheese.
- Lay half of the spinach on top of cheeses.
- Spread some more of the tomato sauce on top and repeat.
- Finish with lasagne sheets and top with remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Bake in oven for 40 minutes.
THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA
With all the flavors of lasagna with none of the layering, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious.-Del Mason of Martensville, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 10-12 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta from the dinner mix, contents of seasoning mix, water, tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms and onions. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-13 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Transfer to two greased 8-in. square baking dishes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. , Cover and bake the remaining casserole 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. , To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.
Provided by Amy Bond
Categories Pasta Tomato Bake Kid-Friendly Dinner Mozzarella Ricotta Ground Beef Sausage Spinach Winter Potluck Bon Appétit Massachusetts Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- FOR SAUCE:
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool.
- FOR LASAGNA:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain; cover with cold water.
- Combine ricotta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix in spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
- Drain pasta and pat dry. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit. Spread half of ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick). Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over lasagna. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.
SPINACH LASAGNA I
If you like spinach, you'll like this one. Enjoy!
Provided by Karen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil, adding water as needed to keep from sticking.
- Combine the ricotta, tofu, Parmesan cheese, spinach, egg whites, black pepper, parsley, and sauteed onion and garlic. Mix well.
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom. Top with 1/3 each of the ricotta mixture, the mozzarella and the tomato sauce. Repeat layers twice more, ending with tomato sauce. Cover with foil.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1313.2 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
OUR FAVORITE LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND THREE CHEESES
This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is easy, and one pan feeds a large crowd.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Bake Kid-Friendly Spinach Noodle Dinner Pasta Sausage Casserole/Gratin Cheese Week Frankenrecipe Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preparation:
- Position the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
- Make the sauce:
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage, onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, red-pepper flakes, and tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes (along with their juice) and oregano; bring to a simmer, and cook, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon until in small pieces, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more red-pepper flakes if desired.
- Make the filling:
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the filling ingredients and process until mostly smooth.
- Assemble the lasagna:
- Squeeze the spinach in a paper towel or clean dishcloth until very dry. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
- Coat baking dish with cooking spray and spread the bottom with 2 cups sauce. Top with a layer of three noodles, then a third of the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/3 cups), and a third of the spinach (about 2/3 cup). Sprinkle with 1 cup grated mozzarella.
- Repeat twice more, skipping the mozzarella on the third layer. Top the lasagna with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella in clusters so some of the sauce peeks through.
- Place the baking pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly spray a piece of foil with cooking spray, cover the lasagna, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
- DO AHEAD: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. The filling can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.
Tips:
- For a creamier lasagna, use a mixture of ricotta, cottage cheese, and cream cheese.
- If you don't have spinach on hand, you can use other leafy greens such as kale or chard.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked lasagna noodles.
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and bake it according to the recipe. Then, let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, reheat the lasagna in a 350°F oven until it's warmed through.
- Lasagna is a great dish to serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Conclusion:
This three-cheese spinach lasagna with tofu is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful lasagna recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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