make-ahead vegetable lasagna

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Never watery due to refrigerating overnight.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For make-ahead vegetable lasagna

  • 1-10 oz. pkg
    frozen spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
  • 1-15 oz.
    container ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 c
    mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1-32 oz. jar
    spaghetti sauce
  • 1-14.5 oz. can
    petite diced italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1-8oz. pkg
    sliced fresh mushrooms, sauteed (can also use canned)
  • 1-8 oz. pkg
    lasagna noodles, uncooked
  • 1-8 oz. pkg
    mozzarella cheese

How To Make make-ahead vegetable lasagna

  • 1
    Combine spinach, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella (1/2 cup), egg and Italian seasoning.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, combine sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms.
  • 3
    Place 1 cup sauce in bottom of sprayed 13x9 baking dish.
  • 4
    Add a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, half of the cheese mix, a third of the remaining sauce,a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, half of the cheese mix, a third of the remaining sauce, a layer of noodles and remaining sauce on top. Be sure that all noodles are covered.
  • 5
    Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight to absorb liquids.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. (Can remove from refrigerate ahead to warm up a little before baking.)
  • 7
    After it's been baking for an hour, remove foil and top with mozzarella for baking during the last half hour.
  • 8
    Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

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