Vegetarian Spinach Mushroom Lasagna

4.65 from 14 votes

Following a vegetarian or plant-based diet and think you can't have a cheesy lasagna? Not so fast.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Plant-Based, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 474kcal

32 ounces lasagna noodles egg free, prepared according to package directions
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion diced small
16 ounces baby bella mushrooms thinly sliced
32 ounces baby spinach
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt for mushroom spinach filling
32 ounces vegan ricotta cheese such as Kite Hill almond milk based ricotta
1 cup vegan parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons granulated garlic (separate from previous 2 teaspoons, for cheese filling)
56 ounces crushed tomatoes canned
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegan mozzarella cheese shredded, for layering
1/4 cup fresh basil cut into ribbons, for garnish

Prepare the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside in a single layer on parchment paper.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Brown the mushrooms with the onions. Add the baby spinach, granulated garlic and salt, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Mix together the cheese filling by blending the vegan ricotta, Parmesan, and 2 teaspoons of the granulated garlic in a medium mixing bowl.
Prepare the marinara sauce by combining the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cook for 5 minutes, and remove from the heat.
Spray a ceramic or glass 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/2 cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the dish.
Begin layering the lasagna, starting with a layer of cooked noodles. Spread an even layer of the cheese mixture on top of noodles, then add a layer of the mushroom spinach mixture. Top with the marinara and a layer of mozzarella.
Repeat the process, ending with a layer of marinara sauce. You should have enough ingredients for 3 to 4 layers.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan in case the lasagna bubbles over in the oven.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is melted.
Remove the lasagna from the oven and top it with basil ribbons.
Allow the lasagna to sit for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 13