Easy Meatless Lasagna
Vegetarian Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
You won't miss the meat with this easy, three-cheesy pasta dish. Cheeses used are Parmesan, Mozzarella and ricotta.
Recipe Ingredients
2 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 jars (28 ounces each) tomato sauce (any pasta sauce variety)
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional shredded mozzarella cheese, if desired
Recipe Directions
Heat oven to 350-degrees. Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2-cup Parmesan cheese, the parsley and oregano.
Spread 2-cups of the pasta sauce in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2-inches; top with four uncooked noodles. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over noodles. Spread with 2-cups pasta sauce and top with four noodles; repeat with 2-cups pasta sauce and 4 noodles.
Sprinkle with 2-cups mozzarella cheese. Spread with remaining pasta sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4-cup Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Serving Suggestions: Complete this meal with your favorite tossed salad and crusty Italian bread, if desired.
Nutrition information per Serving:
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories 515
Calories from Fat 180
Fat 20g
Saturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 40g
Sodium 1340mg
Protein 24g
Fiber 4g
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Vegetarian Fact:
Find iron in the following vegetarian food items: Cashews, tomato juice, rice, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and tofu.
