Best Natalies Quick Easy Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

VEGETABLE LASAGNA

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I cooked up this fresh lasagna for vegetarian customers at a local grocery store, where I work part-time. It's absolutely packed with veggies. -Sam Hunsaker, Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 lasagna noodles
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add red pepper, carrot and onion; cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, yellow squash, zucchini and garlic; cook and stir until squashes are crisp-tender., Stir in tomato paste, broth, brown sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix egg and ricotta cheese. Spread 1 cup vegetable mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with two noodles (trim to fit pan), half of the ricotta mixture, about 1-1/2 cups vegetable mixture and two additional noodles. Top with remaining ricotta mixture, noodles and vegetable mixture., Sprinkle with cheeses and Italian seasoning. Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

QUICK & EASY VEGETARIAN LASAGNA

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This recipe substitutes ricotta cheese with tofu. Don't tell anyone, and they'll never know the difference! You can also add some meat-substitute (my favorite is Quorn grounds) to make what seems to be a meaty lasagna... and only you will know there's no meat in it!

Provided by MarissaB

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb soft tofu
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
39 ounces tomato and basil pasta sauce
8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh Baby Spinach
2 cups low fat mozzarella

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Combine tofu, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
Lightly coat a 13x9-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Spread about 1 cup of tomato sauce at the bottom of the pan. Arrange one layer of noodles on top.
Spread with half the tofu mixture; top with half of the spinach, a third of the remaining sauce, and a third of the mozzarella. Repeat layers, ending with noodles, sauce, and mozzarella.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 52, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.1