make-ahead vegetable lasagna

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Reading, PA
Updated on Feb 15, 2014

Never watery due to refrigerating overnight.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make make-ahead vegetable lasagna

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

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Keyword: #lasagna
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Category: Casseroles

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