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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Vegetarian Dinner

    Red Lentil Lasagne

    Published: Mar 26, 2020 · Updated: Apr 22, 2021 by Neil 10 Comments

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    Red lentil lasagne is a delicious easy and satisfying vegetarian pasta dish that the whole family, including meat eaters, are sure to enjoy!

    Red lentil lasagne with a portion taken out of one corner. A spoon in its place and a side salad in the background.

    I've made this vegetarian lentil lasagne quite a few times now and it definitely seems to be a winner!

    Not only is it comforting and filling, but it's simple to make too.

    Full of flavour this recipe is perfect for feeding a family of 4.

    I used red lentils in this meat free lasagne recipem but if you only have green ones then be sure to check out my green lentil lasagne recipe! 

    A portion of lentil lasagne placed on a plate with a knife and fork. Side salad and casserole dish in the background.

    This lasagne is definitely low cost. In fact one of the most cost effective lasagne dinners you can probably make!

    Red lentils are cheap and such a convenient ingredient as they dont need pre-soaking or pre-cooking.

    You'll also find this a healthy lasagne too.

    It's not just lentils, this lasagne is also packed with vegetables.

    Theres onion, carrot, mushrooms and tomatoes too. All hidden in the rich lentil ragu sauce. Which is perfect if you're trying to get your kids to eat more veggies!

    Birds eye view of baked red lentil lasagne just taken out of the oven with a dish of side salad in the background.

    I've used my reduced fat cheese sauce recipe here which means if you're calorie counting then this dish is definitely for you!

    You can easily freeze any lasagne that's leftover.

    I suggest letting the dish cool fully first before cutting the leftovers up and portioning them into individual containers to freeze.

    The lasagne can easily be reheated (once defrosted) in your microwave.

    A portion of lentil lasagne served on a plate read to eat with a knife and fork alongside.

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    If you want to make this lentil lasagne go further and serve 6 then you could serve it with some garlic bread as well as the side salad I've suggested in the recipe notes!

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Red Lentil Lasagne Recipe

    Red lentil lasagne is a delicious easy and satisfying vegetarian pasta dish that the whole family, including meat eaters, are sure to enjoy!
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 461kcal
    Author: Neil

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Pasta dish
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Wooden spoon
    • Grater
    • Garlic press
    • Whisk

    Ingredients

    For the Bolognese: -

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion diced
    • 1 carrot shredded
    • 75 g button mushrooms sliced
    • 100 g red split lentils
    • 450 ml vegetable stock
    • 2 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 800 g 2 x 400g tins of chopped tomatoes
    • 3 cloves garlic crushed
    • Pinch of mixed herbs
    • Freshly ground salt and pepper.

    For the cheese sauce: -

    • 20 g corn flour mixed with 2 tbsp. cold water
    • 300 ml skimmed milk
    • 40 g low fat grated cheddar cheese

    For the Lasagne: -

    • 7 dried sheets of whole wheat lasagne
    • 80 g low fat grated cheddar cheese
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    First make the Bolognese sauce: -

    • Heat oil gently and sauté onion, carrot and mushrooms for approximately 4 – 5 minutes.
    • Stir in the lentils, vegetable stock, tomato puree, tinned tomatoes, crushed garlic and herbs.
    • Bring to a simmer for 25 - 30 minutes. Check and stir regularly in case mixture needs a little extra water. Be careful you don’t overcook the lentils. You want them to be al-dente. Season to taste.
    • Whilst sauce is simmering make the cheese sauce.

    Second make the cheese sauce: -

    • Put the skimmed milk in a saucepan and add the corn flour water mixture.
    • Turn on the heat low and whisk using a balloon whisk until beginning to thicken to create a white sauce.
    • Gradually add the grated cheese, continually whisking to make it a creamy cheese sauce.
    • Place to the side.

    Third assemble the lasagne: -

    • Pre heat oven to 180c
    • Pour half of the Bolognese sauce into a shallow ovenproof dish and then top with half of the lasagne sheets. Repeat this process with the other half of sauce and lasagne sheets.
    • Re-heat and whisk the cheese sauce just so it has a pouring consistency if it has been allowed to cool then pour it over the top of the lasagne layers and sprinkle it with the grated cheese.
    • Bake for 15-20 mins
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    Notes

    Serve your red lentil lasagne with a side salad of lettuce, cucumber, chopped tomatoes and spring onions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 972mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3201IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 313mg | Iron: 6mg

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Red Lentil Lasagne
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 461 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Cholesterol 12mg4%
    Sodium 973mg42%
    Potassium 972mg28%
    Carbohydrates 72g24%
    Fiber 13g54%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 3201IU64%
    Vitamin C 25mg30%
    Calcium 313mg31%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      March 26, 2020 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      We've been calorie counting here since Christmas, and it's working well...but I have to say that I do keep an eye out for recipes like this one! We often play with portion sizes to make the calories work, but I still like to see a full plate for dinner. It looks like I can do that with this lentil lasagna! So much flavor packed into this one, Neil. I love it! Hopefully they haven't had a run on red lentils at the grocery store. Hah!

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      • Neil

        March 27, 2020 at 6:00 am

        Lentils do seem to be one of the few things currently that people aren't rushing to stockpile, David. Therefore I thought it appropriate to post this recipe now. It may be one of the most easiest dishes to get ingredients for at the moment! 🙂

        Reply
    2. mimi rippee

      March 28, 2020 at 3:36 pm

      This is fabulous Neil! I used to make lentil spaghetti sauce, but never thought to turn it into a lasagna! Brilliant.

      Reply
      • Neil

        March 29, 2020 at 8:42 am

        Thanks Mimi! This is a great recipe for when there's difficulties in getting mince (like now) or if anyone just fancies a change for a vegetarian lasagne option!

        Reply
    3. Laura

      March 30, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      Neil - I love red lentils. And have been thinking of new ways to use them. This is because yesterday, at the grocery, seriously, all the dried beans and lentils were gone! Hopefully people will find uses as good as this for them! Anyway, red lentils are the only legume I have on hand right now, other than a couple cans of black beans! So perfect recipe for this week!

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      • Neil

        March 31, 2020 at 6:11 am

        I'm glad you have some red lentils on hand to make this Laura! It's a mad world at the moment with all of the panic buying of food. Hopefully things will get back to normal soon. Hope you are well! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Easyfoodsmith

      April 01, 2020 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      We love our lentils. And I am loving how you used for making lasagne. To me, its a novel and delicious way of using lentils.

      Reply
      • Neil

        April 02, 2020 at 6:29 am

        It just goes to show how versatile lentils are and how they can be used in just about any recipe!

        Reply
    5. Debbie

      June 26, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious I love red lentils and have made many lasagnes using them but this was by far the best. I had celery in so added it to the recipe, my meat eating husband loved it too! Thank you Neil ?

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      • Neil

        June 27, 2020 at 7:17 am

        Thank you Debbie. I'm glad you enjoyed this red lentil lasagne. Yes, I was able to cut down my meat consumption too (as a meat lover) by substituting the meat with lentils in dishes like this. Hope you get a change to try out my other lentil dishes! 🙂

        Reply

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