Garden Fresh Lasagna

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
6 no-bake lasagna noodles (I used Barilla, but you might need to use more than 6 if you use another brand. You need two layers of noodles.)1 large tomato1/2 green pepper1 small onion 1 eggplant 1 medium zucchini1 cup spaghetti sauce3 garlic cloves salt and pepper to tastehandful of basil leaves (about 15)1 t oregano 1 egg1 package silken tofu**8 T parmesan cheese **Tofu provides a creamy base for the lasagna. If you don't have tofu on hand or don't like it, swap 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese (not included in the nutritional info; with ricotta the dish has 243 calories per serv ing and 7.6 grams of fat.)
Directions
Makes 6 large servings.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahenreheit.
Slice tomato, onion, eggplant, and zucchini using a mandoline. (If you do not have a mandoline, just slice vegetables thinly.) Core green pepper, remove seeds and slice half of it.
Set vegetables aside.
Chop basil and garlic. Mash tofu in a bowl with basil, garlic, a bit of salt and pepper, oregano, egg, and half the parmesan cheese. Mix well.
Spray 9x13 baking dish. Place a layer of eggplant in the bottom of the dish (about 9 slices). Cover with a layer of zucchini, a layer of onions, a few green pepper rings and the tomato. Top with lasagna noodles. Spread half of tofu-egg mixture over noodles, then repeat layers of eggplant, zucchini, onions and peppers. Top with another layer of noddles, then spaghetti sauce. Carefully spread remaining tofu mixture over the top, then sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil or a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
Serves 6.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 212.1
  • Total Fat: 5.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.3 mg
  • Sodium: 538.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 30.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 12.1 g

Member Reviews
  • IMDENISE
    I loved this! I used ricotta and more sauce. Served it to guests and they all liked it too. I'll be making this again. Thanks for sharing! - 3/28/09
  • CHEARIO
    I like the idea of replacing the tofu with lowfat ricotta or cottage cheese. - 11/24/08
  • SUKOSHIDAKE
    Used extra ricotta, and my own veggie medley (just 3 tomatoes, 1 onion, eggplant, and jarred mushrooms), plus some olive oil. Extra spaghetti sauce and only dry herbs too. Whew! But VERY delicious! My first ever lasagna was a success. Thanks! - 1/2/09
  • KRAZYKAT222
    I omitted the green pepper and eggplant, added an extra layer of noodles and some extra sauce, and used cottage cheese instead of tofu. It was delicious! - 9/27/10
  • NOIMOSYNI
    After I made this I couldn't wait to eat the leftovers the next day. Amazingly good! - 11/21/08
  • CD9825182
    Thanks for the suggestion to used low fat cottage cheese or ricotta in place of tofu. - 8/9/12
  • CATFISHES24
    The recipe didn't state how much garlic, so I winged it. This is really delicious! - 6/24/09
  • ELSIEIS
    Thought this was absolutly wonderful,plenty of leftovers also! - 2/27/09
  • STANSANGEL
    Made it and found out I do not like the taste of uncooked noodles. Should tast good the old fashioned way :)) - 8/9/12
  • ROOSTER5
    I was intimidated by the tofu which I had never prepared before but it was great. I mistakenly bought firm tofu and it crumbled just like ricotta cheese we had family over and didn't tell them it had tofu and no one seemed to notice or care. We also added some broccoli and spinach ours! - 6/2/10
  • CHINDASAN
    Very delicious and filling; a great way to get your veggies! - 9/5/08
  • BERINABOB
    This was great! I didn't have eggplant so doubled up on the zucchini. The flavor was wonderful and I didn't miss not having meat. Next time I'll add additional vegetables - spinach, mushrooms and maybe shredded carrots. - 8/12/12
  • SNOWYOWL56
    This lasagna is so delicious made with fresh tomatoes including the sauce. I live fairly rural so I don't have access to fresh tofu unless I make my own. (not happening) I'm using a bit of cheese to substitute but this is truly a luscious way to use garden veggies. - 8/11/12
  • THEGORGESBLONDE
    I'm curious that the picture shows a top layer of spaghetti sauce, while the recipe has a tofu layer on top, with the remaining Parmesan. I should think it would be pretty challenging to spread the tofu mixture over a layer of spaghetti sauce on the last layer as the recipe suggests. - 8/11/12
  • MIKEROYAL
    The first statement in the article is the most assinine thing I have ever heard. How can vegetables being in season make cheese overwhelm a lasagna dish? - 8/11/12
  • LEANJEAN6
    good--- only thing it needs is fresh minced garlic - 8/9/12
  • GARIANNA1
    RICOTTA FOR ME...BUT ALL AND ALL SOUNDS DELISH...SINCE JOINING SPARK PEOPLE...I PUT LOTS OF EXTRA VEG. TO EVERYTHING...FROM MY SPAGHETTI SDAUCE TO CHILLI, SOUPS ETC..... - 8/9/12
  • CD4569907
    Truly amazing and even better as seconds the next day. I will double this next time and attempt to freeze individal pieces for easy meals in the future. - 9/14/09
  • JRILEY52
    Everyone loved this dish. Used a 1/4 tsp of garlic since the recipe doesn't include the qty. Loved the tofu/egg mixture in place of ricotta cheese - and people didn't notice!! - 8/1/09
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
    Family loved it! - 6/1/20
  • REDROBIN47
    I saved this recipe to try. I will use ricotta instead of tofu since I don't care for it. - 11/24/19
  • LIFESCURVEBALLS
    It sounded good but failed to be a keeper. Just not enough taste and not enough sauce. - 12/29/13
  • STEPHLOKI
    Good recipe, I don;t like tofu, but then this has plenty fo tips how to swap things around

    Thanks Stepf - 8/13/12
  • CD12854547
    AMAZING!!!!! - 8/10/12
  • CD12748156
    don't really like eggplant. Has anyone tried using any other veg - 8/9/12