Best 7 Garden Veggie Lasagna Recipes

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Garden veggie lasagna is a mouthwatering casserole dish that combines the flavors of fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese. This hearty and wholesome dish is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. With its layers of tender pasta, roasted vegetables, savory sauce, and melted cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. The best part about garden veggie lasagna is that it can be customized to your liking. You can use any type of vegetables you like, and you can adjust the amount of cheese and sauce to suit your taste. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a healthier lasagna option, this recipe is sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GARDEN VEGGIE LASAGNA



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Stroll the farmers market and you'll find veggies and cheeses you might not know what to do with. Why not pull them together in one harmonious bunch and make this go-to lasagna when you crave a twist on an Italian favorite? -Samantha Neal, Morgantown, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally 1/4-in. thick
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 large carrots, julienned
2 medium sweet red peppers, julienned
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
2 cups finely chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups ricotta cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried basil
ASSEMBLY:
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place first nine ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Arrange on two greased 15x10x1-in baking pans. Bake 10-15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Reduce oven to 350°., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Spread 1 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer a third of the noodles, a third of the ricotta cheese mixture, half of the vegetables, a third of the remaining sauce and a third of the cheese blend; repeat. Top with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, sauce and cheese blend., Cover and bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GARDEN VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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In search of an easy meatless dish? Try this lighter lasagna with creamy ricotta blended with fresh and frozen vegetables and prepared sauce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups Frozen Broccoli Cuts
1 1/2 cups (about 4 oz.) sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium red, yellow or orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 egg
1 (15-oz.) container ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 (26 to 28-oz.) jar chunky vegetable tomato pasta sauce
8 oz. (2 cups) shredded 6-cheese Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; place in cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add garlic, broccoli, mushrooms and bell pepper; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. If necessary, cut broccoli into smaller pieces.
  • Beat egg in small bowl with wire whisk. Add ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning; mix well.
  • Drain cooled lasagna noodles. Spread 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles, overlapping as necessary, half of ricotta mixture, half of cooked vegetables, half of remaining pasta sauce (about 2 1/4 cups) and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers, starting with noodles.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 45 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. If cheese is getting too brown, cover baking dish loosely with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 11 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

GARDEN-FRESH LASAGNA



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Cook lasagna on the stove-top and have it ready for your hungry family in just 30 minutes, with the help of Hamburger Helper® dinner mix!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
2 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup milk
1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced (1 cup)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in hot water, milk, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), oregano and garlic powder. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato, bell pepper, zucchini and cheese. Cover; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; uncover (sauce will thicken as it stands). Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

OLIVE GARDEN VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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This recipe is from the files of Riserva di Fizzano and the Rocca delle Macie Winery - Olive Garden's Italian Partners.

Provided by Member 610488

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (7 ounce) package goat cheese
1/3 cup pitted black olives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
4 cups marinara sauce
1 lb whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 small zucchini, diced
2 small summer squash, diced
3/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix goat cheese, olives, thyme, basil, oregano, and garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Spread 1 cup pasta sauce on bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Add a layer of cooked lasagna and season with black pepper.
  • Add a layer of zucchini, squash, and red pepper. Drop spoonfuls of goat cheese mixture over vegetables and spread to cover.
  • Repeat layers, finishing with pasta and sauce. Make sure any noodles on top are covered in sauce so they do not dry out during baking.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Uncover and bake 5 minutes or until top browns. Let stand 10 minutes; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827.1, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 2027, Carbohydrate 121.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 25.9, Protein 36.5

VEGGIE LASAGNA



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A delicious variation on the traditional red sauce lasagna and a great way to get the kids to eat their veggies!

Provided by Christine Tolisano

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (1 ounce) package herb and garlic soup mix
1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced carrots
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl combine eggs, ricotta cheese, mushroom soup, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream and soup mix.
  • In prepared dish layer noodles, cheese mixture, broccoli, carrots and corn. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.1 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 103.4 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1090.6 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

GARDEN VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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This lasagna is delicious and loaded with dietary Fiber and Protein. When cooking it it may seem like there is not enough noodles, but it ends up being delicious. The mixed vegetables I used included broccoli, onion, corn and mushrooms. Definitely let this recipe sit for 15 minutes before serving or you'll end up with a soupy mess. Enjoy!

Provided by The Obvious Cook

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mozzarella cheese, part skim, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
16 ounces low-fat low-sodium cottage cheese
26 ounces ragu light pasta sauce
6 ounces whole wheat lasagna noodles
16 ounces frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook, drain, and halve the four lasagna noodles crosswise.
  • Thaw and dry your choice of chopped, frozen vegetables on paper towels.
  • In small bowl, combine mozzarella cheese with Parmesan cheese. Remove 1/3 cup mixture; reserve. In medium bowl, combine cottage cheese with remaining mozzarella cheese mixture; set aside.
  • In 8 x 8-inch baking dish, evenly spread 1/3 cup Pasta Sauce. Arrange 2 noodle halves over Sauce. Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over noodles, then 1/3 of the vegetable mixture and 1/3 cup Sauce; repeat layers twice. Top with remaining 2 noodles and 1/3 cup Sauce.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with reserved cheese mixture. Bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 333.3, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 0.3, Protein 19

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your lasagna the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables will also work.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality lasagna noodle: A good quality lasagna noodle will hold up well when cooked and won't fall apart. You can use either dried or fresh lasagna noodles.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the noodles and vegetables. If the sauce is too thin, it will make the lasagna watery.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna: Overcooked lasagna will be dry and tough. Cook the lasagna until it is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Vegetable lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck. With its layers of fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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