NO CHEESE LASAGNA

This recipe from veg.ca is fantastic! It’s simple, delicious, and vegan, making it a healthy choice too!

Ingredients

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil or 3 tbsp water
  • 2–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 2 (8 oz) packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Sauté 1/3 of the onion in oil or water for about 1 minute, until translucent.
    • Add 1/3 of the garlic and cook for another minute.
    • Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened. Remove and set aside.
    • Repeat the process with another 1/3 of the onion, garlic, zucchini, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, then set aside.
    • Lastly, sauté the remaining onion, garlic, and spinach together.
  • Make the Sauce:
    • Heat the tomato sauce in a separate pan.
    • Add basil and oregano, then simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  • Cook the Noodles:
    • Boil lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain well.
  • Assemble the Lasagna:
    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
    • Spread 3/4 cup of tomato sauce on the bottom of a rectangular baking dish.
    • Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
    • Spread half of the spinach mixture on top.
    • Add another 3 noodles, then spread the mushroom mixture over them. Drizzle with a bit of sauce.
    • Add 3 more noodles, followed by the zucchini mixture and the remaining spinach.
    • Top with the final 3 noodles and pour the remaining tomato sauce evenly over the top.
  • Bake:
    • Cover with foil and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.
  • Serve:
    • Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!