Also, try this easy lasagna recipe (for the beef lovers) and these spaghetti squash lasagna boats.
Olive oil, onion & garlic: Add some olive oil to a pan to cook your garlic and onion. A good part of the flavor comes from the garlic and onion powerhouse combo. There’s a reason these ingredients are the foundation of so many recipes – this one included! Use them liberally. Crushed or diced tomatoes: You can use either crushed or diced depending on how chunky you want your tomato sauce to be. Water: This will thin the sauce a little, giving you enough liquid for the noodles to cook in. Honey: 2 teaspoons of honey will add just a touch of sweetness. Balsamic vinegar: With its tangy-sweet-complex flavor, balsamic vinegar deepens all the flavors of the sauce. Sea salt: Add salt to taste. If you don’t have sea salt you can use table salt in equal proportions. Lasagna noodles: Use 9 sheets of lasagna noodles. We use dry lasagna noodles and they will have ample opportunity to cook in the tomato sauce. You won’t have hard noodles since you’ll break each piece into thirds to speed up cooking time. Cheeses: For this lasagna you’ll need 3 kinds of cheeses. Add ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. This combination gives a nice balance of soft, creamy cheeses with rich, complex flavor. Garnishes: Top with some kale pesto, fresh herbs like basil, or some (more) fresh parmesan.
You can absolutely make this vegetarian skillet lasagna to your or your family’s liking. Here are some variations and substitutions to try:
Gluten-friendly: To make this lasagna gluten-friendly you will need to substitute the regular lasagna noodles for a gluten-free pasta. Everything else included in this recipe is naturally gluten-free. Dairy-free: To make this recipe without the dairy-laden cheeses, you’ll have to source a good dairy-free parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta. You can also make faux ricotta by blending softened cashews and cauliflower. More veg: You can add more sauteed vegetables to this recipe. Some zucchini, spinach, or broccoli are all simple to incorporate and will up the nutritional value of this dish, too. Meat: You can add meat to this recipe if your heart desires. Ground beef or pork, diced chicken, or Italian sausage are top choices. To add meat to this recipe, cook it in your skillet first and then add your onion and garlic and carry on from there. Spice: If you want to up the heat a little bit you can always play around with your tomato sauce by adding red pepper flakes or some sriracha.
Sop up all that sauce with no yeast bread with herbs and cheese Pair it with a side of creamy kale tahini salad or Roasted asparagus or sauteed green beans would also go nicely If you want to have a meat option on the side, try this Italian dressing chicken or this 8-minute baked salmon
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