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March 14, 2018 · 56 Comments

Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

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Vegetable Lasagna in White Sauce What better way to have your lasagna but keep it meatless for those meat free days? Vegetable lasagna of course. You can even substitute the noodles for vegetable or gluten free brands.
Vegetable Lasagna in White Sauce What better way to have your lasagna but keep it meatless for those meat free days? Vegetable lasagna of course. You can even substitute the noodles for vegetable or gluten free brands.

Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

What better way to have your lasagna and still keep it meatless for those meat free days?

Why this veggie lasagna of course.

You can even substitute the noodles for vegetable or gluten free brands.

The White sauce takes this dish up yet another level from your grandma’s recipe.

Easy to put together and easy to serve, yet your family will think you spent all day in the kitchen. You don’t really have to though.

Vegetable Lasagna in White Sauce

There are so many different versions of lasagna I can’t even list all of them here.

My dinner specialty is Lasagna. And being an Italian trained cook I really have perfected my own style.

Lasagna is one of the dishes I am “told” to bring to every family gathering.

I kid you not!

These are THE INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 2 small zucchini about 8 oz each
  • 1/2 bunch bunch
  • 1 bunch spinach leaves, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese, can be part skim
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 12 noodles veggie lasagna noodles or gluten free
  • 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2.5 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Dice zucchini. Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach.
  • In a nonstick 12 -inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter (or margarine), cook zucchini, broccoli, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. 
  • Add Spinach and toss until wilted. remove skillet from heat.
  • In medium bowl, with fork, mix ricotta and eggs; set aside.
  • Prepare lasagna noodles as label directs. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons margarine (or butter). Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. 
  • Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • In 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish, layer half of the prepared lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the vegetable mixture, and half of the mozzarella. 
  • Top with half of the sauce, then with the remaining noodles, ricotta, and vegetable mixture. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetable layer; arrange remaining mozzarella on top.
  • Bake lasagna 40 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. 
  • Let lasagna stand 10 minutes for easier serving.

This Veggie Lasagna in White Sauce is so well received in my family that everyone, I mean all my close relatives will never order lasagna at a restaurant. Not even the best authentic restaurants in the area.

Don’t be put off with the list of ingredients.

They are all items you should have in your kitchen already.

I have been making different versions of this particular Vegetable Lasagna most of my adult life.

The butter, salt, milk and parmesan cheese is what makes this delicious sauce.

I use it for other side dishes as well.

It goes perfectly over broccoli, asparagus and cauliflower. Especially if you increase the cheese a bit to thicken the sauce.

That is a trade secret though so keep it hush hush.

If any of my family knew that, I would have about six more dishes required of me to gatherings.

Now back to this Vegetable Lasagna in White Sauce.

I warn you to make sure your noodles stay al dente. To keep from sticking keep them in the water until you use each one.

Keep your layers to the recommended amounts.

Since you only have cheeses and vegetables to keep the dish firm, don’t overdo your liquids or your lasagna will be runny when you cut it.

It really isn’t a problem as long as you know this trick.

If you find your dish isn’t firm enough then refrigerate it longer.

I even prepare my lasagna recipes the day before.

The sauces have a chance to marinate and the spices get just a bit bolder.

When they say that pasta dishes are better the next day, they aren’t pulling your leg.

There is a reason.

Now that I have given you all my years worth of expertise in these tips and tricks I expect you all to start COOKING LASAGNA!

Please come back and let me know what you do to make this dish your own!

Mangia.

Vegetable Lasagna in White Sauce What better way to have your lasagna but keep it meatless for those meat free days? Vegetable lasagna of course. You can even substitute the noodles for vegetable or gluten free brands.

Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce

Easy to put together and easy to serve, yet your family will think you spent all day in the kitchen. 
4.43 from 14 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: lasagna, vegetable
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Adjust Servings: 8 Slices
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 2 small zucchini about 8 oz each
  • 1/2 bunch bunch
  • 1 bunch spinach leaves, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese, can be part skim
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 12 noodles veggie lasagna noodles or gluten free
  • 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2.5 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices

Instructions

  • Dice zucchini. Coarsely chop broccoli and spinach.
  • In a nonstick 12 -inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter (or margarine), cook zucchini, broccoli, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Spinach and toss until wilted. remove skillet from heat.
  • In medium bowl, with fork, mix ricotta and eggs; set aside.
  • Prepare lasagna noodles as label directs. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons margarine (or butter). Stir in flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  • Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • In 13-by-9-inch glass baking dish, layer half of the prepared lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, half of the vegetable mixture, and half of the mozzarella.
  • Top with half of the sauce, then with the remaining noodles, ricotta, and vegetable mixture. Spoon remaining sauce over vegetable layer; arrange remaining mozzarella on top.
  • Bake lasagna 40 to 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  • Let lasagna stand 10 minutes for easier serving.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 239kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 26.6g (41%) | Saturated Fat: 15.7g (79%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 129mg (43%) | Sodium: 586mg (24%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 3.5g (14%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankAmy says

    February 19, 2019 at 8:28 PM

    This looks delicious, Marilyn! As a vegetarian, I’m always looking for good veggie recipes. I’ll be putting this on my “to-try” list. Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 19, 2019 at 9:37 PM

      Thank you Amy! Half of us in our home are vegetarians so it is hard for me to meal plan. But my daughter-in-law does a great job whipping up dinners. She never uses a recipe either. She is a natural born cook. I hope you get to try the recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 17, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    Oh Marilyn – this is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Can’t wait to see what you’ll bring this week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 18, 2019 at 9:42 AM

      Thank you Helen. i always worry about my ptogrpahy so coming from you I am smiling. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  3. blankLisa S. says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:13 PM

    Oh I’m going to have to try this! I love enchiladas but can’t have tomatoes so I’m always on the lookout for a great white sauce / cream enchilada recipe! Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 14, 2019 at 9:28 PM

      I love a white sauce enchilada. I am certain you will love trying that out. Happy Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  4. blankKarren Haller says

    February 14, 2019 at 5:08 PM

    I love a good lasagna, my son made one about a week ago and it weighed 10 pounds, needless to say, we will be having lasagna for a while, I used my food saver and put it in the freezer. Thank you for sharing on #omhgff this week!
    Happy Valentines!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 14, 2019 at 9:28 PM

      10 lbs is a huge lasagna!! I am sure you will have more than a few godd meals ready to go! Happy Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
  5. blankDebra says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    This sounds so delicious. I have never had vegetable lasagna but it will be on the menu soon. Thanks for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make Party.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      February 10, 2019 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you Debra. I am glad you found it interesting. Let me know how the vegetable lasagna turns out! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  6. blankMiz Helen says

    March 31, 2018 at 11:21 AM

    Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. We will be pinning your post to our features board and hope you enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 31, 2018 at 4:07 PM

      Thank you so much Miz Helen. I am thrilled! What a great thing to hear this holiday weekend. Happy Easter!

      Reply
  7. blankJessica says

    March 29, 2018 at 7:06 AM

    This looks so wonderful. I love white sauce!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 29, 2018 at 2:59 PM

      Thank you Jessica. The white sauce is the cherry on top of this lasagna. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. blank[email protected]+The+Quiet+Homemaker says

    March 26, 2018 at 12:53 PM

    Look like a wonderful twist on a great classic! Thanks!

    Thanks for linking up with #LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 26, 2018 at 3:21 PM

      Thank you Amy. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  9. blankJulie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    March 26, 2018 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday! This looks so good!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 26, 2018 at 3:20 PM

      You are welcome Julie. Thanks. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  10. blankElise+Ho says

    March 25, 2018 at 7:09 PM

    We just had eggplant parm last night which led us to a whole convo about lasagna. Now here you are.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 25, 2018 at 7:19 PM

      Wow. I never have good timing! Maybe my luck is chabnging. Have a great week.

      Reply
  11. blankBarrie+Bismark says

    March 25, 2018 at 7:04 PM

    This sounds so good! I love veggie lasagna! Can’t wait to give it a try.
    #trafficjamweekend

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 25, 2018 at 7:18 PM

      Thank you Barrie! Enjoy. Have a great week.

      Reply
  12. blankChas says

    March 24, 2018 at 8:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, this sounds delightful! Pinned – Great job and thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 25, 2018 at 12:56 PM

      Thank you for the pin Chas! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  13. blankTeresa says

    March 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM

    I have always made a traditional lasagne and never a vegetable. I like all of the veggies you’ve added to yours and it looks delicious! I definitely need to try my hand at this! Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs. Pinned.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 24, 2018 at 3:09 PM

      I do hope you add this yo your recipe file for an alternative to the traditional lasagna. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. blankMiz+Helen says

    March 24, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    Spring is about veggies for me and this will be a great addition to spring! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your great post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 24, 2018 at 10:26 AM

      I love my garden too. I eat more healthy this time of year. Ican’t wait for the tomatoes. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  15. blankMichelle says

    March 24, 2018 at 1:17 AM

    My daughter decided a few months ago to become a vegetarian and we’re all big meat eaters in the family so it’s been a bit of a struggle trying to figure out what to cook for her. I’ll definitely be trying your vegetable lasagna Marilyn. It sounds like something the whole family will enjoy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 24, 2018 at 9:24 AM

      I understand that problem. My son and family live with us and they eat totally different. Organic, gluten free, vegetarian, fat free, sugar free, no food dye (not even what I call white!) and little cheese. Needless to say we cook two meals. They eat a lot of pasta, which I can’t have often. It stinks getting older. LOL. I hope you all enjoy this recipe. It is one of the few everyone in my family will eat. (Except the cheese at times).

      Reply
      • blankMichelle says

        March 29, 2018 at 2:11 AM

        Just popped by to say Talea loved it and so did we 😀 Thanks so much Marilyn, we’ll definitely be making it again

        Reply
        • blankMarilyn says

          March 29, 2018 at 2:58 PM

          I am so glad to hear the lasagna went over so well! The white sauce and all the vegetables really make this dish stand out from the crowd. Happy Easter!

          Reply
  16. blankJean | DelightfulRepast.com says

    March 22, 2018 at 9:39 PM

    Marilyn, that looks soooo good! I haven’t had a white lasagna in a very long time. I see this one in my future!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 22, 2018 at 10:02 PM

      Thank you Jean. I hope you get to try this soon. Enjoy! Have a great week.

      Reply
  17. blankJann+Olson says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:58 PM

    I love vegetable lasagna, but haven’t made it in a long time. YUM! Thanks for sharing your recipe with SYC. Pinning.
    hugs.
    Jann

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 22, 2018 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you for the pin Jann. I love blogging because it makes me cook and create things I have forgotten about. Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. blankLinda S says

    March 22, 2018 at 11:42 AM

    My family does love lasagna, and I”m a big fan of white sauce, but I’ve never combined the two. I’ll be trying this recipe soon!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 22, 2018 at 8:16 PM

      It was actually really delicious. My granddaughter doesn;t care for red sauces and she actually tried and liked this version. Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. blankStacey @ Poofing the Pillows says

    March 21, 2018 at 9:56 PM

    Sounds absolutely delicious! Pinning for our dinner menu. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 21, 2018 at 10:02 PM

      Thank you Stacey. I hope you like it! Enjoy. Have a giid week.l

      Reply
  20. blankMonika+Dabrowski says

    March 21, 2018 at 4:23 AM

    Your lasagna looks and sounds great, full of goodness and flavour, thanks for bringing it to #CookBlogShare this week:)

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 21, 2018 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you for the kind words Monika. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  21. blankJacqui Bellefontaine says

    March 20, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    I do a love a lasgane vegetarian or otherwise. Thank you for sharing this recipe on #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 20, 2018 at 4:51 PM

      You are welcome Jacqui. The cream sauce is a great option. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  22. blankRhiana L Jones says

    March 19, 2018 at 5:54 PM

    Oh, my husband is going to love this! He loves Lasagna, but not fond of red sauce, so this is perfect.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM

      I actually rarely use the red sauce anymore because of the acid. This is a delicious option. Enjoy!

      Reply
  23. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    March 18, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    That looks amazing – I’m ready to dig in! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 18, 2018 at 8:29 PM

      I will get you a fork! Thank you Helen. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  24. blankMother of 3 says

    March 16, 2018 at 5:30 PM

    This looks like a yummy lasagna recipe to try. I often make veggie lasagna but always end up using a red sauce. This would be a nice change. Pinned.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 17, 2018 at 3:50 PM

      I am getting so the red sauce is to acidic for me. This white sauce is delicious and I still can have my lasagna. Thanks Joanne.

      Reply
  25. blankMaria says

    March 15, 2018 at 11:56 AM

    This is super healthy instead of adding meat.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM

      Thank you Maria. It sure is! Enjoy a wonderful week!

      Reply
  26. blankkatherines corner says

    March 15, 2018 at 8:45 AM

    Veggie lasagna is a special treat at our house. We don’t eat much red meat. Yours looks delish, pinned. Big hugs!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 15, 2018 at 3:53 PM

      We don;t really eat a lot of red meat either. It is a rare occasion. This lasagna is delicious. Thanks Katherine. Enjoy a wonderful week!

      Reply
      • blankClearissa Coward says

        February 6, 2019 at 7:22 PM

        Your recipe looks delish. I don’t think I’ve ever eaten veggie lasagna.

        Reply
        • blankMarilyn says

          February 7, 2019 at 8:39 AM

          It is actually very goof Clearissa. It has a different texture. And because the meast isn’t present to help firm up the dish it tends to be more sloppy. Like the first piece of a pie. For a quick meal though when you don’t have the meat around it is great! Enjoy your upcoming weekend!

          Reply

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