Description
Hearty layers of Italian-inspired “Lawson Vegetarian Lasagna” promise a delightful culinary journey through rich, plant-based flavors. Creamy ricotta, roasted vegetables, and zesty marinara create a comforting meal you’ll savor with every mouthwatering bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 courgettes, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 250g fresh spinach
- 1 tin crushed tomatoes
- 12 red chili, deseeded and chopped
Dairy and Cheese:
- 250g feta cheese, crumbled
- 150g grated cheese
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) double cream
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 12 teaspoons sugar
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves
- 10 lasagna sheets
Instructions
- Sauté diced carrots, courgettes, and onions in heated oil until vegetables soften and become translucent, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and chili, stirring continuously for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour tomatoes, cream, salt, sugar, and pepper into the vegetable mixture, allowing ingredients to meld together while simmering for 10 minutes.
- Fold fresh basil into the sauce, then remove pan from heat to preserve herb’s vibrant flavor.
- In a separate pan, gently wilt spinach leaves until they collapse, then carefully press out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- Construct first lasagna layer in baking dish: spread 1/3 of prepared sauce, arrange lasagna sheets, distribute half the spinach, and crumble feta cheese evenly.
- Repeat layering process with remaining ingredients, ensuring final top layer consists of pasta sheets, remaining sauce, and grated cheese for golden crust.
- Position lasagna in preheated oven at 225°C, baking for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts and surface turns golden brown.
- Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after removing from oven, enabling layers to set and making serving easier.
Notes
- Swap vegetables for seasonal favorites to keep the dish exciting and budget-friendly.
- Use low-fat feta and reduce cheese quantity for a lighter, healthier version that doesn’t compromise flavor.
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly to prevent excess moisture making lasagna soggy and ensure a perfect layered texture.
- Make ahead and refrigerate overnight to let flavors intensify, creating a more delicious and convenient meal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 36-41 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1170 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 48 mg