Red lentil lasagne is a delicious easy and satisfying vegetarian pasta dish that the whole family, including meat eaters, are sure to enjoy!
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!
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!
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.
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Other Popular Vegetarian Lasagne Recipes For You To Try
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Red Lentil Lasagne Recipe
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! 🙂
Red Lentil Lasagne Recipe
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Equipment
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
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
Notes
Nutrition
David @ Spiced
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!
Neil
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! 🙂
mimi rippee
This is fabulous Neil! I used to make lentil spaghetti sauce, but never thought to turn it into a lasagna! Brilliant.
Neil
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!
Laura
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!
Neil
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! 🙂
Easyfoodsmith
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.
Neil
It just goes to show how versatile lentils are and how they can be used in just about any recipe!
Debbie
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 ?
Neil
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! 🙂