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A simple casserole made with wholesome ingredients that the whole family will love. Layers of Modern Table® Penne, sauteed vegetables in marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses. This delicious vegetarian lasagna casserole has the same flavors as lasagna, but can be made in a fraction of the time.

Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole Recipe

Angela Sellari
This delicious Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole Recipe is a breeze to make and perfect for a weekday meal.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 559 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or dried Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 1/2 cups zucchini and yellow squash chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the cottage cheese, sour cream, mozzarella cheese, egg, and parsley (or dried Italian seasoning). Set aside.
    Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole
  • Prepare penne according to package directions, until al dente. Then drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sauté the zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and mushrooms over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until tender.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add marinara sauce and garlic powder. Stir while simmering over low heat, until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce into the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Place half of the penne in the baking dish.
    Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole - First Layer
  • Spoon half of the marinara sauce over the penne.
    Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole - Second Layer
  • Dollop half the cheese mixture over the sauce.
  • Repeat the process, ending with dollops of the cheese mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 1251mgFiber: 6g
Keyword Vegetarian Lasagna Casserole
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