How to Make Meatless Monday Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many, but traditional lasagna often contains meat. For those looking to eat more plant-based meals, the idea of a "Meatless Monday Lasagna" may seem like a challenge. However, with the right ingredients and a few clever swaps, it's totally possible to create a delicious, satisfying lasagna without any meat.

By using a variety of vegetables, herbs, and plant-based protein sources, you can build layers of flavor and texture that rival a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry lasagna noodles
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 ounces silken tofu
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 2 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup sliced portobello mushrooms
  • 1 ½ (28 ounce) jars pasta sauce
  • 4 ounces fresh baby spinach

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
  • Meanwhile, mix 2 cups mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, tofu, and eggs together in a bowl. Combine remaining mozzarella and Parmesan in a smaller bowl.
  • While the noodles are cooking, heat remaining tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add pasta sauce and spinach; simmer until sauce is heated through and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes.
  • Cover the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish with a little of the vegetable sauce and arrange 1/2 of the lasagna noodles, overlapping slightly, over top. Layer with 1/2 of the cheese-tofu mixture over noodles and 1/2 of the remaining sauce. Repeat layers with remaining noodles, cheese-tofu mixture, and sauce. Top with mozzarella-Parmesan mixture.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly, about 20 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing into 8 large squares and serving.
  • Nutrition

    669 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 1160mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 36mg
    • Calcium: 737mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1095mg