Spring Veggie Alfredo Lasagna (Printable Version)

Tender spring vegetables meet creamy Alfredo sauce in this satisfying vegetarian lasagna made with convenient no-boil noodles.

# 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

→ Pasta

11 - 9 no-boil lasagna noodles

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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 garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots. Cook for 4-5 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. 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.
05 - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
06 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
07 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra basil and serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The no-boil noodles mean you skip the most tedious part of lasagna making entirely
  • Spring vegetables stay tender and vibrant, never mushy or overcooked
  • The light Alfredo sauce feels indulgent but won't leave you needing a nap afterward
02 -
  • The resting period is not optional, it's what keeps your lasagna from sliding apart when you slice it
  • If your noodles look dry before baking, splash a little water between the layers
  • No-boil noodles continue to absorb liquid as they sit, so leftovers might be even better the next day
03 -
  • Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the vegetables before layering for a bright pop
  • If you have time, blanch the asparagus and snap peas separately to keep them vibrant green
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