Vegetable Lasagna USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Vegetable Lasagna recipe is a blend of vegetables, herbs, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spices, cheese, and whole-wheat lasagna noodles.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One piece provides 1 oz equivalent meat alternate, ¹⁄8 cup dark green vegetable, ¹⁄2 cup red/orange vegetable, ¹⁄4 cup other vegetable, ¹⁄8 cup additional vegetable, and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot, add garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme, basil, onion powder, red chili pepper flakes, oregano, marjoram, garlic, mushrooms, onions, and peppers. Heat uncovered over medium–high heat for 5 minutes. Stir well
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir well.
    Set aside for step 5.
  • Lightly coat steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2") with pan-release spray. Set aside for step 5.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Assembly per pan:
  • First layer: Pour 1 qt 1³⁄4 cups (about 2 lb 13 oz) tomato mixture into steam table pan. Spread evenly.
    Set remaining tomato mixture aside for step 8.
  • Second layer: Overlap 14 noodles lengthwise over tomato mixture.
    Set remaining noodles aside for step 11.
  • Third layer: Place 1 qt (about 10 oz) spinach over tomato mixture.
    Set remaining spinach aside for step 12.
  • Fourth layer: Pour 1 qt 1³⁄4 cups (about 2 lb 13 oz) tomato mixture over spinach. Spread evenly.
    Set remaining tomato mixture aside for step 13.
  • Fifth layer: Sprinkle 2 cups (about 7¹⁄2 oz) mozzarella cheese over tomato mixture. Set remaining mozzarella cheese aside for step 14.
  • Sixth layer: Sprinkle 1¹⁄4 cups (about 5 oz) cheddar cheese over mozzarella cheese.
    Set remaining cheddar cheese aside for step 15.
  • Seventh layer: Overlap remaining 14 noodles lengthwise over cheddar cheese.
  • Eighth layer: Place remaining 1 qt (about 10 oz) spinach over noodles.
  • Ninth layer: Pour remaining 1 qt 1³⁄4 cups (about 2 lb 13 oz) tomato mixture over spinach. Spread evenly.
  • Tenth layer: Sprinkle remaining 2 cups (about 7¹⁄2 oz) mozzarella cheese over tomato mixture.
  • Eleventh layer: Sprinkle remaining 1¹⁄4 cups (about 5 oz) cheddar cheese over mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover pans tightly.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 1¹⁄4 to 1¹⁄2 hours.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 45 minutes.
  • Remove lasagna from oven. Let stand uncovered for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2" x 3³⁄4").

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Vegetable Lasagna USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 1 piece
Calories 246 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 414mg18%
Potassium 657mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
Dietary Fiber 9g38%
Total Sugars 8g9%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin D 2IU13%
Calcium 235mg24%
Iron 4mg22%
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*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 3 lb 8 oz
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 4 oz
Spinach: 2 lb 8 oz
Mushrooms: 2 lb
100 Servings:
Mature onions: 7 lb
Red bell peppers: 2 lb 8 oz
Spinach: 5 lb
Mushrooms: 4 lb

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same-Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 26 lb 9 oz
About 3 gal 1 qt 1¹⁄8 cups/2 steam table pans (12” x 20” x 2¹⁄2")
100 Servings:
About 53 lb 2 oz
About 6 gal 2 qt 2¼ cups/4 steam table pans (12” x 20” x 2¹⁄2”)