As we sit here and wait for one of the worst storms in a few years to hit the UK, that means that our thoughts head towards comfort food and snuggling up under the duvet for the evening. I think most people would consider lasagne (or lasagna if you are in a part of the world that spells it that way) one of the ultimate comfort foods. Pasta, cheese and a rich tomato sauce just screams comfort food.
Many people think that Italian food is off limits if you are trying to lose weight, but it can actually be really healthy if you are mindfull of the serving size of the pasta and if you pack it full of vegetables, then it has an extra healthy boost. A serving of this lasgane is healthier than many recipes, and it is only 200 calories per portion.
The tomato sauce that I have used in this recipes is the best and simplest pasta sauce I have tasted. I have never been to Italy, so I am sure I will change my mind after I do go, but it really is that good. When making it, my house fills up with such amazing smells. The best thing is that this recipe leaves leftover tomato sauce, which freezes well. So you have an extra quick meal that can be thrown together a could of days after making this. The lasagne also freezes well if you have leftovers.
Ingredients – Serves 4:
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 tins of crushed/chopped tomatoes (400g each)
– 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
– 4 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
– A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
– 2 courgettes (zuchinni), sliced thinly lengthways
– 1 aubergine (eggplant), sliced thinly lengthways
– 4 medium bell peppers (mixed in colours), cut in to strips
– 6 wholewheat lasagne sheets
– 125g/4 oz ricotta cheese
– 30g/ 1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
1) To make the tomato sauce, add a spray of olive oil to a pan and add the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, basil and salt and pepper and simmer for 30 minutes. You could cook it for less time, but I think the extra time really allows for the flavours to come together.
2) Put the vegetables on a baking tray and put in the oven at 200C/390F for 40 minutes.
3) Once the sauce and vegetables are cooked, it is time to start making the lasagne. Take a 10inch x 6inch dish and add some of the tomato sauce to the bottom. Top with 3 lasagne sheets and then spread half of the ricotta on top of the sheets. The next layer is half of the roasted vegetables. Repeat this by adding some tomato sauce, then the rest of the lasagne sheets, the remaining ricotta and finishing with the rest of the roasted vegetables. Top with the shredded mozzarella.
4) Put back in the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes.
Nutritional Information – per person:
Calories: 203
Carbs: 20
Fat: 5
Protein: 14
Fibre: 4
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Charlescent says
To solve the problem, I roasted the vegetables first and didn’t precook the noodles, and the result is a delicious one-dish dinner.
Charlotte says
Made this last night and it was amazing – so easy but so tasty! Can totally recommend – yummy! 🙂
Mr London says
That looks bloody delicious, I am going to take a quick trip down to Tesco and grab aubergines and give it a go – vegetarian lasagne is something I’ve never tried. I would add a carrot or two too, just because my mum always did!
Dannii says
I sometimes add a carrot to the tomato sauce and it is a good addition.
Mr London says
I never got round to making it tonight but I did pick up the required ingredients, it’s on the cards for tomorrow 🙂 not too sure the kids will like it but you never know till you try – I’ll be sure to post back once it’s done, thanks again for the recipe 🙂
Erin says
How many portions does the recipe make? This looks amazing and I think I may be trying it later this week!
Dannii says
Next to the ingredients it says serves 4 🙂
Erin says
I’m such a doofus – thanks!! LOL
Dannii says
No worries 🙂
Fiona says
We are having lasagne tonight too, but we are having it with turkey mince. My boyfriend would not be happy with a vegetarian lasagne lol. I have sneaked some spinach in to it though. He works away a lot, so I will be making this when he is gone.
Dannii says
My husband didn’t even miss the meat and that is unusual for him!
Louisa says
That tomato sauce sounds really good. I am ashamed to admit that I have always bought it ready made, but if it is this easy, I will not buy it again. Thanks for the recipe Danni.
Dannii says
Never buy it ready made again – this is so easy.
Karen says
This with garlic bread would be perfect right now.
I hope the storm doesn’t hit you too bad.
Dannii says
The storm missed us 🙂
Tammy says
Do you not need some kind of white sauce with this? I must admit, I have always used the jars of Dolmio to make lasagna and always topped it off with the white sauce. Is it not needed?
Dannii says
No white sauce needed. The mascapone is enough.
Angela says
I could eat this right now. I love anything with basil in it.
Dannii says
Me too!
Shelley says
I think my husband would miss the meat in this recipe. I suppose I could always just make it for me and freeze the rest for my lunches.
Dannii says
I thought my husband would too, but he didn’t.
Nicole says
Is it really only 200 calories? That is so good!
Dannii says
Yup 🙂
Lucy says
I am putting this on my meal plan for the week. I love Italian food. You are right, it is really comforting.
Dannii says
Enjoy!
Nancy says
I never knew that you called eggplant aubergine over in the UK. A good recipe and some extra knowledge. I love it 🙂
Dannii says
You learn something every day 🙂
Dory says
This looks really good. Do you deliver? haha. I really hope you are going to bring out a recipe book.
Dannii says
Haha no delivery I am afraid. But the book is coming soon!
Kay says
Would you have this on its own or anything on the side, like garlic bread?
Dannii says
You could have garlic bread on the side, but we had a salad with ours.
Cathy says
That looks so, so good Dannii. Beautiful photo.
Dannii says
Thank you.
Amy says
I love lasagna. It is my trigger food though and I could eat the whole pan.
Dannii says
Freeze the rest before you can eat it all!
Carmen says
It is so windy here in Bristol. I hope it is not too bad where you are. If I wasn’t so full from the roast beef I just ate, I would be wanting this right now. It looks lovely though x
Dannii says
I hope the storm didn’t hit you too hard. It missed us here in Manchester.
Roxanne says
I am definitely making this tomorrow. Stay safe in the storm! We get a lot of them in Florida, so I know how stressful it can be.
Dannii says
Enjoy!
Katie says
This looks delicious. I love it when my meals are colourful – it makes me feel healthier.
Dannii says
Eat the rainbow!