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Easy Vegetarian Baked Spaghetti Lasagna
Sometimes I can’t decide whether I want to have spaghetti or lasagna for dinner. But I always want a make ahead dinner – who doesn’t love how easy those are? Here is a recipe that combines all three: spaghetti, lasagna, and a make ahead dinner!
You will need ...
- Cooked Spaghetti, 2 lbs
- Marinara Sauce of your choice, 22 oz
- Cooked Spinach, 2 Cups (after cooking)
- Cooked Mushrooms, 2 Cups
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, 2 Cups
- Freshly Grated Mozzarella Cheese, 2 Cups
- Ricotta Cheese, 16 oz
- Egg, 1
- Garlic Powder, 1 T
- Onion Powder, 1 T
- Dried Parsley, 1 T
- Salt, 1 tsp
- Pepper, 1 tsp
NOTE: please be sure to season your spinach and mushrooms with salt and pepper when cooking.
Step One
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir until incorporated. Reserve for later.
Step Three
Assemble the dish.
In a 9" by 12" baking dish, begin layering the ingredients. First, start with the noodles on the bottom. Spread out half of the noodles evenly on the bottom of the dish.
Step Four
Next, spread half the sauce mixture evenly over the noodles.
Step Five
Drop dollops of the ricotta mixture on the sauce mixture. Be sure to use only half as the rest will be used in the next layer. Use the back of a spoon to spread it out over the sauce.
Step Six
Sprinkle on the grated mozzarella cheese and the grated parmesan cheese. Use only half of each.
At this point you could cover it and store it in the refrigerator to bake later or the next day. Or, you could bake it now.
Baking Instructions
In a 350 degree F oven, bake the spaghetti lasagna for about 45-60 minutes. If you are baking it right after assembly, the dish will be at room temperature when it enters the oven so it won’t take as long to bake. If you are baking it from the refrigerator, the center will be very cold, so be sure to allow for more time. To check the temperature, remove it from the oven around the hour mark and insert a knife into the center. When you remove the knife, touch the blade to measure the temperature. If it is still cold, return it to the oven until the knife comes out hot. If the cheese is starting to brown too much, you could cover the dish with foil. Just be sure not to let the foil touch the cheese or it will stick to it when you remove the foil.
Serve it on a little bed of sauce if you prefer yours to be saucy. And a piece of garlic bread always makes things better, too. Enjoy!