Vegetarian lasagne recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Ultimate veggie lasagne

Homemade herby pesto & crispy seeds

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Homemade herby pesto & crispy seeds

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“Built from John Bishop's love of a lasagne cooked for him by his friend Jane, plus tips from his wife on his absolute favourite comfort food, enjoy this veg-packed twist on the traditional family favourite. It’s got a hit of smoky aubergine for a turbo-boost of flavour, plus a super-fresh pesto topping I know you’ll love. Delicious! ”

Serves 14

Cooks In3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 507 25%

  • Fat 35.8g 51%

  • Saturates 16.4g 82%

  • Sugars 10.1g 11%

  • Salt 0.9g 15%

  • Protein 15.3g 31%

  • Carbs 29.4g 11%

  • Fibre 6.0g -

Of an adult's reference intake

recipe adapted from

Jamie's Friday Night Feast Cookbook

By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • LASAGNE
  • 20 g dried porcini mushrooms
  • 2 onion squash , (850g in total)
  • olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • dried chilli flakes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 sticks of celery
  • 1 mixed bunch of fresh woody herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, sage, bay , (30g)
  • 100 ml Barolo , or other red wine
  • 2 x 400 g tins of quality plum tomatoes
  • 2 x 400 g tins of beans such as cannellini, borlotti, haricot
  • 1 big aubergine , (600g)
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 250 g mixed mushrooms
  • 500 ml crème fraîche
  • 60 g vegetarian hard cheese
  • 100 g baby spinach
  • 350 g fresh lasagne sheets
  • 100 g Cheddar cheese
  • 100 g ripe mixed-colour cherry tomatoes
  • PESTO
  • 1 big bunch of fresh basil , (60g)
  • 1 mixed bunch of fresh herbs, such as mint, oregano, flat-leaf parsley , (30g)
  • 100 g vegetarian hard cheese
  • ½ a clove of garlic
  • 100 g pine nuts, almonds, walnuts
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ a lemon

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recipe adapted from

Jamie's Friday Night Feast Cookbook

By Jamie Oliver

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
  2. Cover the dried porcini with boiling water and leave to rehydrate.
  3. Halve the squash, then scoop out and wash the seeds. Drain and pat dry, then, on a tray, toss with a drizzle of oil, the fennel seeds, and a pinch each of chilli flakes, sea salt and black pepper.
  4. Chop each squash into 8 chunky wedges, then toss on a large tray with a little oil, salt, pepper and another good pinch of chilli flakes. Roast the squash for 1 hour, or until golden, adding the tray of seeds for the last 30 minutes.
  5. For the ragù, peel the onions, carrots and celery, then chop it all into 1cm dice and place in a large casserole pan with 2 tablespoons of oil. Cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.
  6. Saving a sprig each of rosemary and thyme, tie the rest of the woody herbs together with string. Add to the pan for a few minutes, then pour in the wine and leave to cook away.
  7. Scrunch in the tomatoes through your clean hands, then pour in 2 tins’ worth of water. Leave to tick away for 30 minutes, then drain and add the beans. Cook for a further 30 minutes, or until thickened and reduced, stirring and mashing occasionally, adding splashes of water to loosen, if needed. Season to perfection.
  8. Meanwhile, prick the whole aubergine all over with a fork, then place directly over a flame on the hob, turning regularly with tongs until softened and blackened all over. Place in a bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave for 5 minutes. When the time’s up, remove the clingfilm, pour the juices into the pan, then halve the aubergine lengthways, scrape out all the flesh, and stir into the pan.
  9. For the white sauce, peel and finely slice the garlic, and clean and finely slice the mushrooms. Pick and finely chop the reserved rosemary and thyme.
  10. Place a saucepan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil, add the garlic for 1 minute, then add the herbs, mushrooms and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until lightly golden, stirring regularly.
  11. Add the porcini and soaking liquor (discarding just the last gritty bit), leave to bubble and cook away, then turn the heat down to low, stir in the crème fraîche and cook gently for a few minutes. Remove from the heat, then finely grate and stir in half the hard cheese.
  12. To assemble, remove the herbs from the ragù, finely grate and stir in the remaining hard cheese, then generously spoon 2 ladlefuls into the bottom of a 25cm x 30cm lasagne dish. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of white sauce, tear over a quarter of the squash, scatter over a handful of spinach, and top with a layer of pasta.
  13. Repeat 3 further times, finishing with the remaining creamy sauce. Loosen the edges with a spatula to push some of the sauce down the sides, then grate over the Cheddar. Halve the tomatoes, quickly toss in oil, and dot over the top, then bake for 45 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
  14. Leave to stand uncovered for 30 minutes while you make the pesto. Rip the top leafy half of the herbs into a food processor. Break in the hard cheese, peel, finely slice and add the garlic and tip in your chosen nuts. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and whiz until very finely chopped, then stir through 8 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and the lemon juice. Have a taste and tweak to your liking (this makes more than you need, so freeze any leftovers for tasty meals on other days).
  15. Serve the lasagne with a dollop of the pesto and a scattering of crispy seeds. Good with a fresh, seasonal salad.

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Vegetarian lasagne recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

FAQs

What can I use instead of meat in lasagna? ›

A: For the meaty ragu, vegan lasagnas can be made with a vegan meat alternative or simply with finely minced mushrooms and lentils. Crumbled tempeh works great too! For the creamy white sauce, the milk and butter can be replaced for non-dairy alternatives. Try soy milk and vegan butter instead.

How do you make Jamie Oliver white sauce for lasagne? ›

Melt the butter in pan over a medium-low heat, then mix in the flour adding and stirring in 1 splash of milk at a time until you have a smooth white sauce. Bring to the boil, then simmer for a couple of minutes before removing from the heat. Finely grate and stir through most of the Parmesan, then season to taste.

How long to cook lasagna Jamie Oliver? ›

Scrunch up a wet sheet of greaseproof paper, then and place it on top of the pan and cover with a lid. Place in the oven for 2 hours or simmer on the hob over a gentle heat for around 1½ hours, or until thickened and reduced.

Can you put aubergine in lasagne Jamie Oliver? ›

Jamie Oliver's Scruffy Aubergine Lasagne recipe is a clever twist on the comfort food classic, topped with melted cheese and a flavourful almond crunch. This satisfying dish makes a great weekend family feast.

What do Italians use instead of ricotta in lasagna? ›

In Italian cuisine, ricotta cheese is a popular ingredient in many dishes, but when it's not available, Italians may substitute it with other soft cheeses like mascarpone, stracchino, or crescenza.

What can I add to my lasagna to make it taste better? ›

Chopped fresh rosemary, thyme, or sage would all be delicious in addition to the basil in this homemade lasagna. Add more cheese: If you like an extra cheesy topping, feel free to double the amount of mozzarella on top. Also, feel free to add in any other cheeses that you love too.

How many layers of lasagna should you use? ›

Let me break it to you: If you want to make a lasagna, three layers just won't cut it! For the perfect lasagna, you need at least 4-5 layers to really enjoy all those mouth-watering flavors. And, here's a pro-tip: make sure to season each layer generously, but not too much. The average lasagna has 8 layers!

Do you bake lasagna covered with foil or uncovered? ›

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Can you overcook lasagna in the oven? ›

Lasagna should be cooked for at least 45 minutes in a hot oven at 350°F, though it really depends on the number of layers. To prevent an overcooked surface and an undercooked center, cover with aluminum foil halfway through the cooking process.

What is the egg for in lasagna? ›

Lasagna noodles: Use store-bought or homemade lasagna noodles. Cheeses: Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheese make this lasagna extra decadent. Egg: An egg helps bind the ricotta so it doesn't ooze out of the lasagna when you cut into it.

What to use instead of pasta in lasagne? ›

Aubergine and courgette lasagne. A tasty, light lasagne that can be adapted for vegetarians using Quorn mince. This pasta-less lasagne recipe uses layers of thinly sliced courgettes and aubergines, replacing the traditional sheets of pasta used in most lasagne recipes. If youo prefer a deli-style lasagne, check out our.

What other meat can you serve with lasagna? ›

Go with an Italian staple like whole-roasted chicken, braised chicken, or oven-baked crispy chicken. Don't be afraid to integrate a warm and comforting Italian meatball soup , or juicy herb-rubbed pork tenderloin (shown below) in your dinner plans.

What can I use instead of beef stock in lasagne? ›

A quick and easy beef broth substitute is bouillon cubes, or stock cubes. When it comes to convenience in the kitchen, instant stock is an absolute godsend. Use one cube or one teaspoon of granules with a cup of boiling water per cup of beef broth.

Does lasagna need meat? ›

In other regions, lasagna can be made with various combinations of ricotta or mozzarella, tomato sauce, meats (such as ground beef, pork or chicken), and vegetables (such as spinach, zucchini, olives, mushrooms), and the dish is typically flavoured with wine, garlic, onion, and oregano.

What can I have instead of meat? ›

Eat beans, pulses, eggs and other sources of protein

Pulses are particularly important for people who don't get protein by eating meat, fish or dairy products. Other non-dairy sources of protein include eggs and meat alternatives, such as tofu, mycoprotein (such as Quorn), textured vegetable protein and tempeh.

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