Lasagna, in my mind, has always been “man food”. Therefore, I’ve never liked it. I preferred the much girlier stuffed shells or manicotti when given the choice. I don’t know why I always considered stuffed shells and manicotti “girlier”, but whatever. It works.
However, I recently discovered that I really only don’t care for lasagna with meat in it! That’s sorta weird, too, because I’m not a vegetarian by any stretch of the means. So….lasagna with ground beef? ick. Lasagna with spinach and mushrooms? yum.
It’s as simple as 1………
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Then, all there is left to do is dig in! It’s magic. And no one will even miss the meat. Being the super amazing girlfriend that I am, I brought a hot slice of this over to Adam’s house right when it came out of the oven. I told him I was just “in the area” with a hot slice of lasagna on my floorboard. Imagine that! #instantgirlfriendpoints
This is also a great meal to assemble, freeze, then cook when you’re strapped for time but need a cheesy comfort meal to end the day. Or bring to a friend in need! I like to use fresh baby spinach and cook it myself rather than use the packaged frozen stuff….but you could use the latter if you prefer. I’ve timed it though; it’s really not any faster to defrost then cook frozen spinach. Just my two cents.
Head to PBS Food for the recipe!
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance
September 9, 2011 at 4:26 amI love lasagna and I love earning girlfriend points. I’m on this.
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray
September 9, 2011 at 4:31 amYum! This is my kind of lasagna too! I’d have to add meat for hubby though. Maybe I could do it half and half 🙂
Faith @ For the Health of It
September 9, 2011 at 4:34 amIf lasagna is man food, then pass the beer, the playstation controller and the remote so I can put on ESPN – I don’t wanna be a chick!
Khushboo
September 9, 2011 at 4:38 amWhat is it about the combo of marinara sauce, cheese, and ANY carb that is so satisfying?? Whatever it is, I need some of this!
Natalcho @ Tomatoes Rock
September 9, 2011 at 4:40 amOh…this looks so good! I am drooling:)
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes
September 9, 2011 at 4:44 amDelish 🙂 Cannot wait to try this one! Great job.
Becca
September 9, 2011 at 4:47 amHaven’t we yet moved past the point of superficial and meaningless gender norms? I’m not supposed to like lasagna with meat because it’s “manly”? Come on. Let’s not perpetuate ideas that are meant to keep women eating salads. Let’s just not.
Martha
September 9, 2011 at 8:55 amTHIS.
Sam
September 9, 2011 at 2:24 pmAmen sista
Erin (Travel Eat Repeat)
September 9, 2011 at 4:52 amI’m not a big pasta eater but LOVE lasagna. It’s one of those dishes that really can’t go wrong because even when it turns into a huge mess, it still tastes delicious.
Jenn
September 9, 2011 at 5:23 amI agree and it’s always been a mess when I’ve attempted it.
Also, you don’t even need the meat because really it’s the cheese and sauce that makes the dish. Put cheese and sauce on cardboard and I’ll eat it…
Molly @ RDexposed
September 9, 2011 at 4:52 amMushrooms! I’m always so hesitant with them. It’s a texture thing.
I have given Mama Pea’s lasagna a whirl and it was delicious! I’ll have to change it up with this recipe on occassion!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
September 9, 2011 at 4:53 amI’m sure Adam was delighted! Wonder if he’ll attempt to score some #instantboyfriendpoints this weekend (cough*cedarplankedsalmon*cough) 😉 Have a great Friday Jenna!
Em
September 9, 2011 at 5:12 amWay to go, Jenna.
You are doing a fabulous job with those PBS recipes.
Yum!
amy walters, aDESIGNdock
September 9, 2011 at 5:27 amI love lasagna…I used to like the beef or veggie versions all the same 🙂 But after this, I may need to reconsider my opts! This looks amazing!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
September 9, 2011 at 5:40 amLove lasagna any way it’s prepared–so this looks pretty fantastic to me!!
katie @KatieDid
September 9, 2011 at 5:42 amjust in the area with piping hot lasagna in the car…. haha! Love it!
The restaurant I waitress in serves hugee portions of meat lasagna (bobby flay threw it down!), and woman, men, children, everyone orders it! But many many people request vegetarian lasagna which is something we don’t have yet. I think it would do really well on the menu. Mushrooms were a great choice because they have that wonderful chewy almost meaty texture to them.
Caroline @ chocolate and carrots
September 9, 2011 at 5:46 amSo that’s what you were talking about the other day. This looks sooo amazing! Mouthwatering…at 9am even. 😉
Kristen @ Popcorn on the Stove
September 9, 2011 at 6:00 amSo yummy! Lasagna is one of my favorite foods!!
ritika
September 9, 2011 at 6:00 amhey jenna this is so out of the context here… but could you plz tell me if it’s okay to do yoga at night.. say around 8pm after i get back from work.. Sun salutations at 8 pm?
Holly @ The Runny Egg
September 9, 2011 at 6:13 amThis looks delicious — I actually made your stuffed shells recipe into a lasagna 2 weeks ago and it was a big hit!
Sarah@The Flying ONION
September 9, 2011 at 6:22 amLasagna is my thing. I love it.
And yes, vegetarian lasagna is the way to go. Something about spinach and mushrooms and cheese. It makes me swoon. 😀
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
September 9, 2011 at 6:23 amI like veggie lasagna better than the normal meat ones too. I just think it tastes better, not because I’m opposed to meat or anything either. Lasagna is fun on a day when you have plenty of time and just want to make something delicious with a little effort 🙂
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries
September 9, 2011 at 6:34 amDefinitely trying this out! I’m more of a veggie lasagna fan myself too. I haven’t made lasagna much, but maybe I should start after seeing this… 🙂
Emmy (wineandbutter)
September 9, 2011 at 6:48 amI LOVE lasagna and its one of the few dishes I can cook amazingly well (if I dont say so myself) – I usually make meat ones and my favourite recipes is Jamie O’s where he uses anchovies and butternut squash as well…. LOVE! your recipe looks amazing as well AND has given me a craving so as soon as this gluten fast is over!!! xox
Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen
September 9, 2011 at 6:50 amI’m not a vegetarian – but I much prefer a veggie lasagna! Ground meat doesn’t really have enough structure in a lasagna for me. Regardless – this looks so goood!
Cait's Plate
September 9, 2011 at 7:04 am4….serve to me for lunch!?!
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
September 9, 2011 at 7:12 amYum!! I’m not a vegetarian either, but this is definitely a meal I can see myself cooking up on a Sunday and enjoying all week long. 🙂
Hilliary@HappilyEverHealthy
September 9, 2011 at 7:19 amI can’t wait to go check out this recipe! I am not a vegetarian but do not eat red meat! My favorite lasagna is spinach or any lasagna that is loaded with veggies! Thanks for sharing!
Maria
September 9, 2011 at 7:24 amThis is my kind of lasagna!
Miriam @ Overtime Cook
September 9, 2011 at 7:24 amThose pictures are gorgeous! Make me crave lasagna!
🙂 -Miriam
Sweet and Savvy
September 9, 2011 at 7:27 amThis looks amazing! I hate meat in lasagna.. sounds delicious. 🙂
Mel
September 9, 2011 at 7:29 amThis looks great and simple to make. I’ve always been a bit intimidated by lasagna, just because I tend to think it would take forever! Do you or anyone else (please chime in!) have any ideas for a good substitute for mushrooms though? I know it will change the taste of the recipe, but I’m just not a mushroom fan!
Lisa
September 9, 2011 at 7:42 amHow about eggplant? I’ve even made lasagna with no noodles, using the eggplant as the noodles. I’ll take any kind of lasagna; one of my faves.
Mel
September 9, 2011 at 8:36 amI did see a vegetarian lasagna recipe in Cooking Light that used eggplant, but that recipe looked too complicated and I don’t think I’m patient enough for it! I think I will try use eggplant! Thanks Lisa!
Jenn
September 9, 2011 at 2:18 pmI’m not a big eggplant fan – but what about zucchini? It’s thicker and “meatier”…kind of 😉
Josi C
September 9, 2011 at 7:38 amJenna ~ love the blog but never commented. You are going to adore Colorado and Estes Park is amazing. I live in Boulder and there are so many amazing local resaurants that you couldn’t go to all of them if you tried. It’s a food blogger’s dream. I would be happy to provide a million recommendations!
Estela @ Weekly Bite
September 9, 2011 at 7:54 amLove mushrooms in my lasagna!
Liz @ Southern Charm
September 9, 2011 at 7:58 amYea … the best girlfriend ever award goes to you. Especially since it was still hot when you brought it to him!
This looks amazing and can’t wait to check out the recipe!
Amanda @ AmandaRunsNY
September 9, 2011 at 7:59 amGreat recipe. I went through a phase where I ate the trader joe’s individual serving size spinach lasagna several times a week for lunch. This looks right up my alley.
Leslie Means - Her View From Home
September 9, 2011 at 8:00 amMy husband LOVES lasagna – and happens to LOVE spinach too! Why have I never thought about adding spinach into my recipe?! Thanks for the great tip!
Kristen @ Chocolate Covered Kristen
September 9, 2011 at 8:13 amI lust over all of your Le Creuset! I have a large dutch oven and a grill pan – I want more. Food seriously tastes better out of heavy, French cookware!
Rebekah @ PDXFoodLove
September 9, 2011 at 8:29 amThis might be my favorite recipe of yours ever. Pretty sure I already have the things I need, too… Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sonia (the Mexigarian)
September 9, 2011 at 8:35 amThat looks divine. I don’t like meaty lasagna’s either but looooooove spinach and mushrooms. Hubby LOVES manicotti. Especially when his mom makes it. I definitely will be making this dish 😀
Lindsey
September 9, 2011 at 8:40 amI think we must be on the same wavelength because the last two recipes you have posted have been almost identical to the last two items I have cooked this week. I made a pumpking roll with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and then a mushroom spinach tortellini bake for supper two nights ago. Crazy! Your pictures are lovely.
R @ Learning As I Chop
September 9, 2011 at 8:43 amI used to hate lasagna but have now come to love it. I agree – much easier to make than it looks.
Moni'sMeals
September 9, 2011 at 9:00 amI think I better make this Jenna! My husband would get his 2 favorite things put together! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. 🙂
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous
September 9, 2011 at 9:03 amLasagna is one of my favorite go-to meals! I’ve started using fresh baby spinach instead of frozen too, and I like it better!
Bev Weidner
September 9, 2011 at 9:36 amOh heck yes, girl.
It’s as easy as
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FACE.
mary @ what's cookin with mary
September 9, 2011 at 9:50 amYou know, I have never ordered lasagna in a restaurant ! I also feel like it’s man food, but I’m always partial to dishes with any kind of seafood when out.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga
September 9, 2011 at 10:38 amThat looks so good! And you’re right, no one will miss the meat.
And I bet you did score #instantgirlfriendpoints 🙂
GetSkinnyGoVegan
September 9, 2011 at 11:06 amI made tofu spinach whole wheat lasanga for years and it rocked!! Never missed the meat or cheese. Used nutritional yeast. Now of course there is Daiya which has no cholesterol. But LOVE my vegan lasanga!
Sabrina @ Radioactive Runner
September 9, 2011 at 11:27 amthis looks amazing!! i love vegetarian lasagna.. i find it so much tastier without the meat. YUM! thanks for sharing!!
Lara @ TresLaLa
September 9, 2011 at 11:40 amAck. I have a hubby who cannot stand mushrooms! Recipes like this leave me feeling envious & empty because I can’t have them. I mean, I could, but I just should not be eating a pan of lasagna all by myself. Or, should I?
Katrina
September 9, 2011 at 12:08 pmMmm this is my kinda dinner. Yum!
French Heart
September 9, 2011 at 12:28 pmLove colorful food!
Abbi
September 9, 2011 at 12:28 pmlasagna looks great. however is anyone else OCD like me in regards to removing stickers/labels from things like cookware, tupperware, or pretty much anything else?? I am surprised with all the cooking Jenna does, that Le Creuset sticker hasnt burned off that dish yet!…
jenna
September 9, 2011 at 12:29 pmI think after I took that I finally peeled the sticker off, actually! It’s been a slow process…
Kim @ Eat, Live, and Blog
September 9, 2011 at 12:52 pmThat lasagna looks great! I can’t wait to recreate it soon. 🙂
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
September 9, 2011 at 12:59 pmMmmm.. yummy vegetarian lasagna’s holds its shape very well. Drool-worthy 😀
Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen
September 9, 2011 at 3:24 pmI’m the same way! The same with enchiladas, too! It’s weird. I totally love meat, just not in lasagna and enchiladas. I think it’s because the meat makes the whole thing too heavy for me. This looks like a glorious, classic lasagna. LOVE.
Mary Beth
September 9, 2011 at 4:49 pmThis looks absolutely delicious Jenna! I think my husband who generally prefers ground beef would love this too.
Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl
September 9, 2011 at 7:00 pmMy husbands most favorite food in the WHOLE world is Lasagna! I am so excited for this recipe! It looks like perfection!
Mellie
September 10, 2011 at 8:16 amYum! I love lasagna, it’s the best!
Teja
September 10, 2011 at 11:42 amI made this for lunch today! It took some tweaking (my no-boil noodles are way skinnier than the ones in your photo, I added red pepper flakes to my store-bought marinara, and I only got two layers out of the fillings), but the recipe turned out pretty tasty! Thanks!
Mich @ 6morningside
September 10, 2011 at 6:11 pmThis looks great, and btw- I just discovered the no-cook lasagna noodles (I know..where have I been?) and they are GENIUS!
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September 12, 2011 at 5:31 pmI made this yesterday and am currently eating the leftovers at work…it is DELICIOUS!!
Kelly
September 12, 2011 at 5:43 pmI made this for dinner tonight. It was so good!! My husband loved it 🙂 Definitely going into the weeknight dinner rotation.
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