Yummy Veggie Lasagna Recipe

[Guest cassidy]

I've been making lasagna lately and I've finally perfected my recipe.

1 box tinkyada lasagna noodles

2 - 15oz cartons of low moisture ricotta (I used Publix brand)

1 -2 cloves of garlic - depending on how much you like garlic

1 1/2 jars (26oz jar) of spaghetti sauce - I used Classico 4 cheese

1 1/2 lbs mozzorella - I used Kraft low mosture

2 bags of fresh spinach

1 1/2 bags sundried tomatoes - the ones that are already julienned save time.

Cook pasta for about 6 minutes and lay out flat on a plate, after you drain it, so it doesn't stick together before you need it.

Slice top off spinach bag and lay it flat in the microwave. Microwave for a total of 3 minutes flipping after each minute. Repeat with second bag. Being careful of the heat, wring the spinach until all the water drains out. It is very important to get all the water out of the spinach. You will be surprised at how much is left.

Mix 1/2 lb of mozzarella with all the ricotta and the garlic in a bowl.

Put a layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan and then a layer of noodles. Add a layer of the ricotta mixture, then some mozzarella cheese and then sundried tomatoes and then spinach. Add sauce on top of that and cover with another layer of pasta. Repeat until you run out of ingredients. Make sure there is a thick layer of sauce and cheese on the top.

Cook at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown. It is very cheesy and yummy!

[FrostyFriday]

I've been making lasagna lately and I've finally perfected my recipe.

1 box tinkyada lasagna noodles

2 - 15oz cartons of low moisture ricotta (I used Publix brand)

1 -2 cloves of garlic - depending on how much you like garlic

1 1/2 jars (26oz jar) of spaghetti sauce - I used Classico 4 cheese

1 1/2 lbs mozzorella - I used Kraft low mosture

2 bags of fresh spinach

1 1/2 bags sundried tomatoes - the ones that are already julienned save time.

Cook pasta for about 6 minutes and lay out flat on a plate, after you drain it, so it doesn't stick together before you need it.

Slice top off spinach bag and lay it flat in the microwave. Microwave for a total of 3 minutes flipping after each minute. Repeat with second bag. Being careful of the heat, wring the spinach until all the water drains out. It is very important to get all the water out of the spinach. You will be surprised at how much is left.

Mix 1/2 lb of mozzarella with all the ricotta and the garlic in a bowl.

Put a layer of sauce on the bottom of the pan and then a layer of noodles. Add a layer of the ricotta mixture, then some mozzarella cheese and then sundried tomatoes and then spinach. Add sauce on top of that and cover with another layer of pasta. Repeat until you run out of ingredients. Make sure there is a thick layer of sauce and cheese on the top.

Cook at 350 for 1 hour or until golden brown. It is very cheesy and yummy!

That does sound yummy.

Here is my recipe:

Veggie Lasagna

1 tbsp canola or olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 c sliced mushrooms

2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp each dried basil and oregano

3 cups small broccoli florets

9 brown rice lasagna noodles, I use Rizopia Brown Rice Lasagne noodles

3 c shredded low fat mozzarella cheese

In large deep frypan heat oil over med heat, add onion, garlic, carrot, celery and mushrooms, stirring often for 5 min.

Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and brocolli, simmer and cook uncoverd for ten min.

Cook noodles, al dente and rinse under cold water.

Arrange on bottom of pan, 3 noodles, half of veggie mixture, and sprinkle with 1/3 of shredded cheese.

Repeat noodle, veggie mixture, and shredded cheese.

Remaining noodles on top with remaining shredded cheese.

Bake 350 for 40 min or until hot and bubbly.

Serves 8.

[Shannon27]

Oh my! Both of these recipes sound wonderful!!

[Fiddle-Faddle]

Those both sound fantastic ! One caution: even though we are told that the plastic bags are microwavable, apparently, there are toxins from the plastic that are released into the food when microwaved. "Microwave-safe" means that the microwave won't destroy the plastic. It doesn't mean that the food microwaved in it is safe for human consumption, unfortunately.

I just throw it in the wok with a touch of olive oil, if it's fresh--only takes 3-4 minutes. Or I microwave the frozen chopped spinach in a non-plastic bowl and squeeze out the water. Frozen is lots cheaper, but not quite as tasty as fresh.

[olalisa]

I have a question. Has anyone tried a lasagna recipe where you don't cook the noodles? I had a lovely spinach lasagna recipe before my gluten-free life that you just used uncooked noodles I've been thinking of trying it with the tinkyada noodles......anyone have experience with this? I'd kinda like to know before I try it since lasagna isn't exactly a low-budget dish. THANKS

[TinkerbellSwt]

I dont have experience with a vegetable lasagna, but I always make my regular lasagna with Tinkyada lasagna noodles and I never cook them before I make it. The receipe always turns out great. I hope that helps.

[cmzirkelbach]

I have a question. Has anyone tried a lasagna recipe where you don't cook the noodles? I had a lovely spinach lasagna recipe before my gluten-free life that you just used uncooked noodles I've been thinking of trying it with the tinkyada noodles......anyone have experience with this? I'd kinda like to know before I try it since lasagna isn't exactly a low-budget dish. THANKS

We use the Orgran Rice & Corn Lasagne noodles. No precooking and they hold up for leftovers.

[olalisa]

YAY! Thanks guys . I know what we're having for dinner tomorrow night!