Cracker and Vegetable Lasagna

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Transform your lasagna game with this creative and comforting Cracker and Vegetable Lasagna recipe! This dish swaps traditional pasta for layers of crisp saltine crackers, creating a unique, hearty base that absorbs the vibrant flavors of a savory vegetable medley and rich tomato sauce. Packed with zucchini, spinach, bell peppers, and carrots, this lasagna is a veggie-lover's dream, perfectly balanced with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a golden Parmesan topping. With a total prep and cook time under an hour, this easy-to-make meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. Serve up this delicious twist on lasagna for an unforgettable dish that’s bursting with flavor, texture, and wholesome ingredients.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 24 pieces Saltine crackers
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 2 cups Spinach leaves, chopped
• 2 cups Canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

📝 Instructions

14 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add the minced garlic and diced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

4. Add the diced zucchini, red bell pepper, and grated carrot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

5. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.

6. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.

7. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the vegetable sauce at the bottom.

8. Place an even layer of saltine crackers over the sauce, breaking pieces as necessary to fit.

9. Spread a layer of ricotta cheese over the crackers, followed by a layer of the vegetable sauce.

10. Sprinkle a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

11. Repeat the layering process (crackers, ricotta, sauce, mozzarella) until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a top layer of mozzarella and grated Parmesan.

12. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots.

14. Remove from the oven and let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (325.1g)

Calories		326
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		20.8 g	27%
	Saturated Fat	10.7 g	54%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.3 g
Cholesterol		48 mg	16%
Sodium		896 mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate		19.5 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	3.9 g	14%
	Total Sugars	8.1 g
Protein		20.2 g	40%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		497 mg	38%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		747 mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1122 cal (54.1%%)

Protein: 484 cal (23.4%%)

Carbs: 466 cal (22.5%%)