Veggie Lasagna Florentine Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Feb 27, 2004

Oh yes! This one tasted great and we just loved all the veggies! Do be aware, though, that it will take MUCH longer than 20 minutes for the prep time. I made the sauce one evening and then refrigerated it. The next evening, I assembled the lasagna and refrigerated that. The third day I finally baked the lasagna. I simply didn't have all of that time in one block to do the whole thing. The homemade sauce was great and fully worth that amount of chopping and cooking time. I made these changes: 1) just spray a little olive oil on the pan instead of using a whole 2 Tbsp. 2) used 8 ounces of fresh mushrooms instead of the canned. 3) omitted the brown sugar. 4) added about 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes to the sauce. 5) used 16 oz of ricotta instead of cottage cheese. 6) DIDN'T BOIL THE LASAGNA NOODLES! This was definitely a hit! By the way, if you've never made lasagna using the no-boil method, you really should give it a try. Such a time saver and then you don't end up with wiggly, slippery, tearing wet noodles to handle. Just make sure they are layered next to one of the wet ingredients (mine were right on top of the sauce layer) and they are perfect when the baking is done.

—JMLANGE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 20, 2010

I'm sorry I don't like to give negative reviews, but I didn't care for this recipe. The spinach filling was too sparse, and the tomato sauce was overpowering. Maybe cooking it longer than 15 minutes and increasing the spinach filling would have helped. Also the veggies in the sauce almost disappeared. I might make it again with these changes. Thanks anyway.

—Phyllis

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Nov 10, 2003

I really found all the other reviews of this fantastic recipe really helpful in adapting it to the way we like to eat. Some advice ... 1) Triple the amount of garlic. Come on, let's live a little. My guests loved that this was so flavorful. 2) Use fresh spinach and fresh mushrooms. I steamed the spinach with a little salt and it worked out fabulous 3) I used a can and a half of crushed tomatoes. Several of the other reviews advised using only one which is up to you. 4) I used lowfat ricotta instead of cottage cheese - much better, Finally, I sprinkled a little olive oil on the top of the lasagne, and I got this wonderful crust. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts.

—LHSZABO

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Jul 05, 2003

I have been looking for a good vegetable lazagna recipe for a long time, and this one was great. The homemade red sauce is a little time consuming but definately worth it. I added an additional 2T of garlic, 2T of itilian seasoning, and 1T of onion powder to give it more flavor. I also used low fat cottage cheese and whole wheat noodles to make it even healthier. In order to prevent it from being runny I only partially cooked the noodles so they absorbed the additional fluid while cooking. My husband and his friends loved it, they didn't mind that it was meatless.

—DEENA HALL

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Nov 10, 2003

This proved to be a very tasty recipe. However, it only makes 12 servings at best, not anywhere near 24 servings as the recipe states. I substituted 15 oz of ricotta cheese instead of cottage cheese. I also used fresh spinach leaves instead of frozen, and just placed them on top of the ricotta cheese mixture. I served this at a pot-luck last night and it got very good review. I definitely recommend it.

—WAXRTIST

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Feb 24, 2003

This is a great recepie if you are not afriad to tailor it to your tastes- I did away with the "Sweet" in the sauce and replaced the sugar with red pepper flakes, and I used yellow squash as well as zucchini in the sauce. I agree with the other reviewer who has used the sauce recepie again- I had too much sauce left over the last time I made this recipe and so I saved it and used it like a primavera sauce later in the week with all those extra lasagna noodles (only make half a box!!)! All in all a great healthy alternative to typical lasagna!

—BARBARA A.

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Feb 10, 2008

My first attempt at a meatless lasagna and it was delicious. I made a few small changes - like others I did not cook the noodles I used pre-cooked no boiling required (the only way to go). I halved the recipe as cooking for two. I used Fresh mushrooms, added a carrot and chopped all vege's very finely using the chopping attachment of my blender. The sauce came out looking like meat sauce as the veges were cut up fine, and cooked quicker. DH raved about it and we are looking forward to the leftovers.

—Cathietay

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Jul 13, 2003

Made this recipe for a vegetarian friend of mine right after she had a baby. Her family loved it and asked for the recipe. I made it in two 8x8 pans and then froze them. Once frozen, I put them in foodsaver bags so they could store them and eat them when they were ready. She said the one she ate the night she came home was delicious, and two weeks later, the second was just as good. Thanks!

—Jeannette H.

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Nutrition

Calories
375 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
47.3 g
15%

Cholesterol
63 mg
21%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
6.4 g
26%

Protein
25.1 g
50%

Sodium
802 mg
32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Veggie Lasagna Florentine

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 375
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
Saturated Fat 5g 25 %
Cholesterol 63mg 21 %
Sodium 802mg 32 %
** Potassium 854mg 24 %
Total Carbohydrates 47.3g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26 %
Protein 25.1g 50 %
** Sugars 6.4g
Vitamin A 87 %
Vitamin C 36 %
Calcium 60 %
Iron 49 %
** Thiamin 19 %
** Niacin 62 %
** Vitamin B6 29 %
** Magnesium 32 %
** Folate 82 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.