Spring Veggie Alfredo Lasagna (Printable Version)

Fresh spring vegetables layered with creamy light Alfredo sauce and no-boil noodles for a satisfying vegetarian meal.

# What You'll 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 (store-bought or homemade)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add asparagus, snap peas, zucchini, and carrots. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in spinach and thawed 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 grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until well incorporated.
04 - Spread 1/2 cup of Alfredo sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping if necessary.
05 - Top noodles with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, spreading evenly. Add 1/3 of the sautéed vegetables, 1/3 cup mozzarella, and 2/3 cup Alfredo sauce.
06 - Repeat layers twice more, finishing with remaining noodles, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, and reserved Parmesan cheese.
07 - Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes until noodles are tender and sauce is bubbling.
08 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
09 - Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow layers to set. Garnish with extra fresh basil and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The no-boil noodles absorb all that Alfredo goodness while keeping prep time under 30 minutes
  • Spring vegetables stay tender-crisp instead of turning mushy like they do in tomato sauce
  • Light Alfredo feels indulgent without the post-dinner food coma
02 -
  • The vegetables should still have a little crunch when they go into the oven, they finish cooking while baking
  • Letting the lasagna rest is not optional, cutting too soon makes everything slide apart
03 -
  • Squeeze a little lemon juice over the vegetables before layering to brighten the whole dish
  • If you have time, make your own Alfredo with plenty of garlic and nutmeg
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