Description
Easy Vegetarian Lasagna with Zucchini & Mushrooms – A cozy, cheesy, meatless meal layered with béchamel, fresh tomato sauce, zucchini, and mushrooms. Comfort food that makes everyone happy at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 oven-ready lasagna pasta (hydrate for best results)
- 4 cups béchamel sauce - see recipe here
- 4 cups fresh tomato sauce - see recipe here
- 12 slices zucchini
- 200 g Portobello mushroom
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, to garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Get a skillet with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the zucchini. Add just a tad of salt—remember, the sauces and cheese will bring plenty of flavor later. Now do the same with the mushrooms. A little salt and pepper, nothing more. Keep it light.
- Hydrate pasta sheets in fresh water for about 2 minutes.
- Spread fresh tomato sauce across the bottom of a rectangular casserole. Add a layer of pasta.
- Add zucchini slices.
- Spread a spoonful of béchamel before the next pasta layer.Add pasta, cover with béchamel.
- Sprinkle mozzarella over this layer.Add the mushrooms and more mozzarella.
- Add pasta, cover with fresh tomato sauce.
- Repeat zucchini + mozzarella + mushrooms if your dish is deep enough.
- Finish with tomato sauce, then béchamel, and grated Parmesan on top.
- Bake at medium-high (375°F / 190°C) for about 30 minutes until golden at the edges.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Always sauté the veggies first. It keeps the lasagna from turning into a watery mess.
Use oven-ready pasta sheets but give them a quick dip in water. It makes layering smoother and cooking more even.
This recipe proves that even meatless meals can feel indulgent and comforting.
Note: These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 calories
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg