Viral Vegetarian Lasagna: So Creamy, No Meat Needed!
Vegetarian lasagna: layer this comforting dish with rich tomato sauce and creamy cheese. Perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 small zucchini, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt + black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the mushrooms, walnuts, and zucchini in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the mixture is very finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat this process with garlic, onion, and carrots.
- Heat butter or olive oil over medium high heat. Add your chopped veggies along with the spices. Sauté for 7-10 minutes until very soft and fragrant. Add tomato sauce and salt; stir to combine. Taste and adjust! Your seasoning amounts will depend on your brand of sauce.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix mascarpone cheese with grated garlic and salt.
- Start with spreading a layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Then, layer in the following order for each layer: a few noodles, 1 cup sauce, a few dollops of mascarpone, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and repeat (I usually get 4 layers out of this amount). End with noodles, sauce, cheese, and dollops of extra sauce on top to make it pretty.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove foil and broil for 5 minutes to get the cheese browned on top. Let stand for 10 minutes or so, then cut and serve!
Notes
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles for a quicker assembly, or boil traditional noodles al dente.
- For best flavor, let the lasagna rest for at least 10-15 minutes after baking before slicing; this allows the layers to set.
- If you're concerned about raw eggs, ensure the internal temperature of your lasagna reaches 160°F (71°C) to fully cook the egg in the ricotta mixture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- For best flavor, let the lasagna rest for at least 10-15 minutes after baking before slicing; this allows the layers to set.
- If you're concerned about raw eggs, ensure the internal temperature of your lasagna reaches 160°F (71°C) to fully cook the egg in the ricotta mixture. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.