Best 5 Hearty Vegetable Lasagna Recipes

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Welcome to the world of hearty vegetable lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that blends the flavors of fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and layers of pasta. This dish is a perfect symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're cooking for your family, a special occasion, or just a cozy night in, this article will guide you through the steps to create a hearty vegetable lasagna.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY LASAGNA



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Here's a dish that's perfect to share with your sweetie! The heart on top is an easy touch which makes the lasagna extra special. Because you can make it ahead, you won't have to feel rushed when it's time to enjoy your meal. -Marcy Cella, L'Anse, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 can (28 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 carrots, halved
2 celery ribs, halved
12 ounces lasagna noodles
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Place carrots and celery in sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water. Remove and discard carrots and celery. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer one-third of the noodles, one-third of the meat sauce, one-third of the ricotta, one-third of the mozzarella and one-third of the Parmesan. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. , Cut a heart out of aluminum foil and center on top of sauce. Dollop and spread remaining ricotta around heart. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Remove and discard foil heart. Let stand 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Bursting with garden favorites, this lasagna is a vegetable lover's dream. The pasta layers are generously stuffed with roasted zucchini, mushrooms, peppers and onion in homemade tomato sauce. -Susanne Ebersol, Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
4 cups sliced zucchini
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender; add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato puree, sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vegetables, salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 450° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. , Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, 1-3/4 cups sauce, and half of the roasted vegetables and cheeses. Repeat layers. , Cover and bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 497mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY ROASTED VEGETABLE LASAGNA



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Roasted vegetable lasagna that I've made for years.

Provided by cookntraveler

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Zucchini Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

olive oil cooking spray
2 zucchini, sliced
2 green bell peppers, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1 onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, pressed
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 lasagna noodles
2 (28 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onion wedges on prepared baking sheet. Scatter basil and garlic over vegetables and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Bake in preheated oven until vegetables are lightly browned and tender, 10 to 25 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Bring pasta sauce to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Mix mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  • Pour about 1/3 cup pasta sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over sauce. Spread about of 1/4 the roasted vegetables over noodles and top with about 1/4 the sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 of the mozzarella-Parmesan cheese mixture over the sauce. Repeat layers 3 more times, ending with the cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 38 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1183.6 mg, Sugar 17.4 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

HEARTY VEGETABLE LASAGNA (WEIGHT WATCHERS)



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I modified this recipe and didn't use any non-stick cooking spray or the no-boil noodles. I used some home canned tomato basil marina and threw in some spinach but left out the mushrooms. I also made a big pan of this instead of enough for 4 servings. Recipe posted as written. Courtesy of Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small eggplant, about a pound, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rounds
1 large zucchini, cut on diagonal into 1/4 inch slices
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, minced
29 ounces fire-roasted tomatoes
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
5 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Spray 8 inch square baking dish and 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. I skipped this step and put my sauce in the bottom and didn't need anything to coat the bottom.
  • Place eggplant and zucchini on prepared baking sheets, overlapping slices if necessary.
  • Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. I skipped the non-stick cooking spray and used olive oil. Bake until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes with their juice, mushrooms, bell pepper, basil, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Reduce heat and cook until sauce is bubbling but not thickened, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of sauce in prepared baking dish. Cover with 1 lasagna noodle and top with 1/4 of eggplant and zucchini.
  • Cover with 1/2 cup of sauce and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of mozzarella and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan. Repeat to make 4 more layers, ending with noodle topped with sauce. If any sauce remains, spoon over lasagna.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake until bubbly, about 35 minutes. Uncover and bake until sauce is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Let stand about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 755.8, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 13.6, Protein 22.2

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful lasagna, use a variety of vegetables. Try using a combination of hearty vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and mushrooms with softer vegetables like spinach and tomatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese. A combination of mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta cheese works well, but you could also try using goat cheese, feta cheese, or even cheddar cheese.
  • Be sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender before assembling the lasagna. This will help to prevent the lasagna from becoming watery.
  • To prevent the lasagna from sticking to the pan, use a nonstick baking dish or spray the dish with cooking spray.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Vegetable lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With its hearty vegetables, flavorful cheese, and rich tomato sauce, vegetable lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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