The Only Veggie Lasagna Recipe You'll Ever Need - EatingWell

Nutrition Notes

Are Mushrooms Good for You?

Mushrooms are little packages of earthy goodness, full of nutrients and antioxidants. They also have some pretty impressive potential health benefits, including boosting gut health and reducing inflammation. Chronic inflammation contributes to chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Are There Benefits of Using Whole-Wheat Lasagna?

Anything whole-wheat is a whole grain—and pasta is no exception. Whole grains offer a wealth of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also help keep you full and satisfied, since the fiber slows digestion. Eating whole grains can help keep blood sugar stable, too—as opposed to refined carbs, which can cause a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash.

Is Cheese Healthy?

While some people avoid cheese due to its saturated fat content, some evidence shows that the type of saturated fat in cheese isn’t as unhealthy as we once thought. Some research even suggests there is no higher risk of heart disease in people who eat dairy—including cheese. The probiotics in cheese may improve gut and oral health. With that said, if you have to watch your sodium intake, you’ll want to choose cheese that is lower in sodium, which includes mozzarella and ricotta.

Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I Use Other Types of Mushrooms?

Certainly! We chose cremini for this recipe, but any mushroom will do—you can even combine a few of your favorites: portobellos, shiitakes, buttons and more. Just be sure whatever mushrooms you choose are firm, smooth and look fresh without any dark spots.

Can I Use Frozen Spinach Instead of Fresh?

Yes, you can. We love fresh, in-season spinach but also love the convenience of always having frozen at the ready. If using frozen, heat the spinach per the package directions and get as much water out of the leaves as possible before including them in the dish.

How Do I Prevent the Cheese from Sticking to the Foil When Baking?

Nothing is more frustrating than peeling back the foil on your lasagna to discover you are losing most of the cheese topping. There are several techniques to prevent this, but the one we like best is to use a nonstick cooking spray on the side of the foil touching the top of the lasagna.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Keep Veggie Lasagna from Getting Soggy?

For this recipe, we help reduce excess moisture by using no-boil noodles, cooking the mushrooms, onion and bell peppers before adding them to the lasagna, and squeezing the liquid out of the cooked spinach with a kitchen towel. You want your veggies as dry as possible so you are not adding more moisture than necessary.

Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm

Photographer: Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

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