Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for any occasion. Lasagna is typically made with a white sauce, but there are many delicious recipes that do not include this ingredient. If you are looking for a lighter or healthier version of lasagna, or if you simply do not like the taste of white sauce, there are many no white sauce lasagna recipes that you can try. These recipes often use a variety of vegetables, cheeses, and herbs to create a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NO WHITE-SAUCE LASAGNA/LASAGNE
When it comes to making white-sauce I am a failure. I came up with this recipe out of a dire need to make a truly scrummy lasagne without using white sauce. It does take some time to make the meat sauce but it is worth it! Serve with garlic bread and salad - yummy! I live in the Netherlands where there is a minced meat mixture called 'half-om-half' which includes pork and beef. I usually use this rather than just beef but have no idea what the proportions of each are in it. If you mix it yourself please post your proportions so I can try it too!
Provided by dimensionally trans
Categories Meat
Time 2h30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
- Add the chopped shallots and crushed garlic, heat until the shallot is soft.
- Add the minced meat, stir thoroughly.
- Add the milk to the meat, cook the meat until it is brown all over.
- Add all the tomatoes and sugar, stir well.
- Add the herbs.
- Add some of the red wine and worcestershire sauce, stir.
- Add the mushrooms (if using), stir.
- Simmer on a low heat and let the liquid reduce.
- When the liquid has reduced add more worcestershire sauce and red wine. Simmer.
- Repeat this stirring, adding liquid, simmering and reduction process for at least two hours. The meat should end up very glossy and gloopy. It almost looks like it is one large blob rather than minced meat.
- Meanwhile, mix the grated parmesan and pepper into the creme fraiche, leave aside.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- When the meat is ready add a thin layer to cover the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Add lasagne sheets, then a thicker layer of meat. Repeat - I always end up with three layers of lasagne sheets.
- On the final layer of lasgne sheets spread the creme fraiche mixture.
- Cover the creme fraiche mixture with the grated cheddar.
- Bake in the oven until golden (30-45 minutes).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.7, Fat 73.3, SaturatedFat 37.5, Cholesterol 266.6, Sodium 1164.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 15.1, Protein 58.4
EASY SPINACH LASAGNA WITH WHITE SAUCE
Lasagna for the family who does not tolerate cooked tomatoes. The uncooked lasagna noodles make this recipe easy and fast. For non-vegetarians try adding a pound of sauteed hot Italian sausage. Simply delicious!
Provided by Juanita Peek
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15 inch lasagna pan with cooking spray.
- Place the spinach in a medium bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Mix in ricotta. Beat the egg with a wire whisk, and add it to the spinach and ricotta. Stir well to blend.
- Combine pasta sauce with milk in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish. Place 3 uncooked noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetable mixture. Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over the noodles. Spread the remaining spinach mixture over the sauce, followed by layers of the remaining carrots and mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetables. Pour remaining sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, spray side down.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and spoon some sauce over the exposed top noodles. Turn the oven off, and place the uncovered dish back into the warm oven for 15 more minutes. Serve at once, or let rest until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1047.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
MAGNIFICENT WHITE LASAGNA
One of my family's favorite recipes. I make this at least twice a month, if not more.
Provided by jillmo515
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 9
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. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Mix chicken, artichokes, shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes together in a large bowl.
- Beat cream cheese, milk, 1 tablespoon basil, and garlic powder together in a bowl until smooth. Mix 2/3 of the cream cheese mixture with the chicken mixture. Spread remaining cream cheese mixture into the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Spread a single layer of lasagna noodles over the cream cheese mixture, top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, and a layer of mozzarella cheese slices. Repeat layering with noodles, chicken mixture, and mozzarella slices 2 times. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 118.4 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 771.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NO-FUSS LASAGNA
I like this recipe because it can be prepared a day ahead and baked just before serving, so it's a great way to avoid that last-minute rush when attending a potluck. Using packaged spaghetti sauce and noodles that are not pre-boiled makes preparation especially quick. -Denise Goedeken, Platte Center, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add tomato paste, water, spaghetti sauce mix, sugar, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally. , In a bowl, combine eggs with cottage cheese, half of the cheddar cheese and half of the mozzarella. Set aside. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of the uncooked noodles over sauce. Top with a third of meat sauce and press down. Spoon cottage cheese mixture over all. Cover with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Bake, covered, at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: After assembling, sprinkle lasagna with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 1210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
WHITE SAUCE LASAGNA (LASAGNA BIANCA)
A lasagna made with peas, mushrooms and italian sausage in a white sauce instead of a typical tomato sauce. This recipe was first introduced to me by my Italian sister in law. It might take a bit of extra time to make (maybe a few extra pans) but believe me it is well worth the effort! http://anitalianinmykitchen.com/2014/01/27/white-sauce-lasagna-lasagna-bianca/
Provided by rosemolloy59
Categories European
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small pot of boiling water add peas and cook until tender about 10 minutes, cook sausage in a small frying pan adding a 1/4 cup of water, cook until browned and cooked thoroughly and water has evaporated (watch that it doesn't burn), in a medium frying pan add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, add mushrooms, 1/4 teaspoon of oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of parsley ,1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of water, cook on medium heat until tender and water has evaporated, stirring occasionally , watch that they don't burn. When done, add the drained peas, italian sausage to the mushrooms and combine well. In a large pot melt butter over medium heat, blend in flour and salt, gradually stir in milk , cook and stir over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble and thicken, remove from heat. In a medium baking pan (I used a 12x10) spread a ladle (using a 1/2 cup ladle) of sauce on the bottom of the pan (keeps the noodles from sticking) then doing 4 layers , place lasagna noodles (or strips) on top (I used 4 for every level, 1 noodle break in half length wise to fit the pan if need be), add 1 1/2 to 2 ladles of sauce (spread so that it covers the noodles), 1/4 of the mixture spread on top, 1/4 of the chopped mozzarella, and a 1/4 of the grated parmesan cheese for 4 layers. Bake in 350° degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting . Enjoy!
- *the new oven ready lasagne (no boiling needed) is a perfect alternative. I'm sure you can find it in the pasta section of your supermarket.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 1034.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 28.3
LASAGNA WITH WHITE SAUCE
I'm an old-fashioned country cook and I love preparing simple recipes like this lasagna. White sauce, tomatoes and beef are kitchen staples I normally keep on hand, so it's simple to make this dish on weeknights. -Angie Price, Bradford, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan; stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese; set aside. , Pour half the meat sauce into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the lasagna noodles and remaining meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles. Pour white sauce over noodles. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Cover and bake at 400° until bubbly and noodles are tender, 40 minutes. If desired, uncover and broil 5-6 inches from heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your lasagna. Some good options include spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. There are many different types of cheese that can be used in lasagna, so feel free to mix and match until you find a combination that you like.
- Make sure to use a good quality lasagna noodle. This will help to ensure that your lasagna doesn't fall apart when it's cooked.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. This will make it dry and tough. The lasagna is done when the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let the lasagna rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and will make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
There are many different ways to make a no-white sauce lasagna. The recipes in this article provide a good starting point, but feel free to experiment until you find a recipe that you love. With a little creativity, you can create a delicious and satisfying lasagna that everyone will enjoy.
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