Spring Veggie Alfredo Lasagna (Printable Version)

Fresh spring vegetables, creamy Alfredo sauce, and tender no-boil noodles combine in this quick, satisfying vegetarian Italian classic.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved
03 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 1 cup zucchini, diced
05 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
06 - 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

→ Cheeses

07 - 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Sauce

10 - 3 cups light Alfredo sauce, store-bought or homemade

→ Pasta

11 - 9 no-boil lasagna noodles

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
17 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in spinach and peas; cook for 1 minute. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
03 - In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese with half of the Parmesan cheese.
04 - Spread 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
05 - Layer 3 no-boil noodles over the sauce. Top with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the vegetable mixture, 1/3 cup mozzarella, and 2/3 cup Alfredo sauce. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with remaining noodles, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
08 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra basil and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Seasonal & Fresh: Packed with asparagus, snap peas, and zucchini for a true taste of spring.
  • Time-Saving: Uses no-boil lasagna noodles to eliminate the extra step of boiling pasta.
  • Lighter Creaminess: Features light Alfredo sauce and part-skim ricotta for a balanced, vegetarian main dish.
02 -
  • Uniform Cutting: Julienne or shred the carrots so they soften at the same rate as the quicker-cooking zucchini and peas.
  • Resting Time: Do not skip the 10-minute rest after baking; it is essential for the lasagna to hold its shape when sliced.
  • Sauce Coverage: Ensure the Alfredo sauce reaches the edges of the no-boil noodles to prevent them from becoming crunchy or dry.
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