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Zucchini Noodle Lasagna Recipe

This Zucchini Noodle Lasagna Recipe replaces pasta sheets with zucchini layers, creating a lighter vegan comfort dish with bold flavor.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Large zucchini — 4 thinly sliced lengthwise
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Onion chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato paste — 1 tablespoon
  • Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
  • Mushrooms chopped — 1 cup
Vegan ricotta
  • Firm tofu — 14 oz
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
  • Plant milk — 3 tablespoons
Topping
  • Dairy-free mozzarella — 1 cup
  • Fresh basil — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice zucchini into thin strips using mandoline.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and stir briefly.
  6. Pour crushed tomatoes and tomato paste into skillet.
  7. Add seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer 8 minutes.
  8. Blend tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and plant milk until creamy.
  9. Spread small amount sauce into baking dish.
  10. Layer zucchini slices evenly.
  11. Spread ricotta mixture over zucchini.
  12. Add vegetable sauce layer.
  13. Repeat layering twice.
  14. Sprinkle dairy-free mozzarella on top.
  15. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  16. Cool slightly before serving and garnish with basil.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 220
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 14g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Vitamin A: 40%
Vitamin C: 35%
Calcium: 15%
Potassium: 18%
Magnesium: 10%

Additional notes / tips

  • Salt zucchini slices lightly and pat dry before layering.
  • Add roasted red peppers for sweetness.
  • Blend soaked cashews into ricotta for richer texture.
  • Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
  • Let baked dish rest to hold layers together.