Your New Go-to Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna (2024)

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Your New Go-to Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna (1)

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Total: 75 mins

Servings: 8 servings

18 ratings

This meatless, low-fat lasagna is chock full of colorful vegetables, making this a healthy and nutritious supper dish. You can even prepare this vegetable lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook. If you do, let the lasagna stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before placing it in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove (crushed)
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (chopped)
  • 1 yellow squash (chopped)
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (or mixed Italian herbs)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach salad leaves (roughly chopped)
  • 1 (15-ounce) tub ricotta (fat-free or low fat)
  • 8-ounces no-cook lasagna noodles
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (reduced fat)

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F, and coat an 11 X 7-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, followed by onion, mushrooms, celery, carrots, zucchini, and squash.

  3. Gently sauté for 10 minutes until vegetables are softened. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, and some black pepper.

  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Stir in spinach.

  6. Spread a cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.

  7. Top with noodles, followed by half the ricotta cheese; add another layer of sauce, followed by noodles and remaining ricotta cheese.

  8. Continue with remaining noodles and sauce, ending with sauce.

  9. Top with mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
289Calories
11g Fat
37g Carbs
14g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories289
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 28mg9%
Sodium 433mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 37g13%
Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Protein 14g
Calcium 248mg19%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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Your New Go-to Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep veggie lasagna from getting soggy? ›

How do you keep Veggie Lasagna from getting soggy? For this recipe, we help reduce excess moisture by using no-boil noodles, cooking the mushrooms, onion and bell peppers before adding them to the lasagna, and squeezing the liquid out of the cooked spinach with a kitchen towel.

Is lasagna considered a fatty food? ›

Is lasagne healthy? Lasagne is a classic comfort food, but can be high in saturated fat and salt, because of the bechamel sauce, mince and cheese. A large portion can contain over 1000kcals, which is half of what most of us need in a day.

Who was called vegetable lasagna? ›

Frank van Keeken: Vegetable Lasagna, Magnus

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What vegetable goes well with lasagna? ›

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Do you spray the bottom of a pan when making lasagna? ›

For the best results, we offer the following tips for assembling your lasagne: Begin with a 13 x 9 x 3-inches deep baking pan, sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the baking pan and begin layering.

How do you make lasagna not mushy? ›

The best way is to keep your ingredients dry. Cook your pasta sauce long enough to boil out most of the moisture so the sauce is thick. Do the same with the cheese portion of the layers.

Why is lasagna eaten in Italy? ›

Lasagna first made is a grand entrance in Naples, Italy during the Middle Ages in the 14th century. Initially, this dish was reserved for special events and holidays. Ironically, this pleasure inducing food was introduced to Italians in the middle of the Black Plague.

What do Italians call lasagna? ›

As with most other types of pasta, the Italian word is a plural form: lasagne meaning more than one sheet of lasagna, though, in many other languages, a derivative of the singular word lasagna is used for the popular baked pasta dish.

Why is lasagna green in Italy? ›

The green of the lasagne was originally from nettles, but now spinach is used.” Facchini's version was superb, the layers thin and artfully cut, the melding of ragù and besciamella consistent, and the topping crisp and fragrant with Parmigiano.

What do Italians eat with lasagna? ›

Lasagne (it's plural, not singular) are a primo, so you eat it on its own, but followed by at least some vegetables or, if it's a festive meal, also some proteins in the form of meat (as most lasagne are meat-based) and vegetables.

What can I add to my lasagna to make it taste better? ›

Chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, or sage would all be delicious in addition to the basil in this homemade lasagna. Add more cheese: If you like an extra cheesy topping, feel free to double the amount of mozzarella on top. Also, feel free to add in any other cheeses that you love too.

What is the best bread to serve with lasagna? ›

A great bakery loaf of French, Italian, or sourdough bread always pair well with the flavors of lasagna, so don't hesitate to just pick one up to simply slice and serve. If you're looking for something homemade these no-knead French loaves, and no-knead Italian focaccia (shown below) are rustic crowd-pleasers.

Why is my eggplant lasagna watery? ›

You can make the eggplant less soggy with these tips:
  • Roast the eggplant first. This will help any excess moisture evaporate, before you add it to the lasagna.
  • Salt the eggplant. Adding some salt before roasting will help draw out moisture. ...
  • Skip the oil. Eggplant is very absorbent, and will hold on to any oil you add.
Sep 21, 2021

Why is my spinach lasagna watery? ›

If you have this problem the moisture can come from all kinds if sources. The sauce could be too watery. The noodles can be holding on to water. The vegetables are releasing excess moisture.

How to avoid sloppy lasagna? ›

It's important that you don't add too much liquid to the sauce – lasagne shouldn't be a sloppy dish. Our recipe balances the quantities to deliver well-defined pasta layers while avoiding dryness. Using the right ingredients can also make all the difference in this comforting classic.

Why is my zucchini lasagna watery? ›

Zucchini is 95% water so it is important to draw out the water from the zucchini before baking or the lasagna will be a watery mess.

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