This recipe is as healthy as it gets when eating pasta. Low fat, gluten free, and all vegan options can be used in this recipe. Not being an expert yet I leave those brand changes up to you. The thing I can’t find is a dairy free or egg free option. Anyone out there know of one? Please send it off to me to give it a try. Let me tell you about Lasagna. There are as many kinds of Lasagna dishes as there are Folks claiming Italian heritage. I am trying many of them this year in an effort to make a totally healthy option for my cheese loving family. Granny’s option was one she put together to satisfy my 100% Italian Grandpa. I learned most if my cooking skills from that woman. And it shows!
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini about 4 medium, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 15 ounces low-fat ricotta
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 ounces, divided
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 7 cups marinara sauce divided
- 15 no-boil lasagna noodles 3/4 pound total
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 4 ounces, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large pot of boiling water, cook zucchini until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and let dry on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
- Stir together ricotta, spinach, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread 1 cup marinara in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with 3 noodles, one-quarter the ricotta mixture, one-quarter the zucchini, and 1 cup tomato sauce; repeat three times.
- Top with remaining 3 noodles, 2 cups marinara, and 1/2 cup mozzarella.
- Cover with parchment-lined foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan; bake 20 minutes more. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
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I love zucchini in my lasagna! I have to fight with all the men in this house that would rather see it made with meat but I do occasionally get my way; that’s the benefit of being the chef!
I love my veggies like this. Tucked away inside my pasta with cheese. I am pitiful. They need to be either raw, or hidden. LOL. The family though have healthier habits than I do. Have a great week!
I love lasagne and occasionally prefer the vegetarian version. Thanks for sharing at #overthemoon, Marilyn.
I am glad you like it Sue!! Have a great week!
Wow!! love it!
I love lasagna and it looks just amazing!!
Thank you Michal! It is one of my favorites, too!