Amazing Vegan Lasagna
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Yield 15 servings
This luscious lasagna always gets rave reviews, but unlike other lasagna that’s full of artery-clogging cheese, this healthy lasagna is plant-powered and offers a good dose of fiber and other nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) blocks extra-firm tofu
- 6 cups tomato sauce (I use my Easy, 7-Ingredient Marinara Sauce)
- 2 1/4 cups Cashew Cheese Sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 10 ounces frozen spinach (about 2 to 4 cups)
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots – optional
- 9 - 12 UNCOOKED lasagna noodles - I use Tinkyada noodles
Instructions
- Drain tofu well. (This can be done by putting tofu in a colander, placing something heavy on top, and setting aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Or you can use a tofu press.)
- Gather remaining ingredients.
- When tofu has drained, crumble into a mixing bowl. Add seasonings, spinach, and carrots. Mix well. SEE DIAGRAM BELOW (IN POST) FOR AN EASY GUIDE TO ASSEMBLING LASAGNA.
- Spread 1 cup of tomato sauce onto bottom of an oiled, 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish.
- Place 3 to 4 lasagna noodles over tomato sauce.
- Distribute 1 cup of tomato sauce over noodles.
- Distribute half of tofu mixture over sauce.
- Pour approximately 3/4 cup of cheese sauce over tofu.
- Place 3 to 4 lasagna noodles over cheese sauce.
- Distribute 1 cup of tomato sauce over noodles.
- Distribute remaining tofu mixture over sauce.
- Pour approximately 3/4 cup of cheese sauce over tofu.
- Place 3 to 4 lasagna noodles over cheese sauce.
- Pour remaining tomato sauce over noodles.
- Drizzle remaining cheese sauce over all.
- Cover and bake at 400°F until noodles are cooked. Time will vary depending on type of noodles used. Regular oven-ready noodles take about 40 to 45 minutes. Tinkyada Gluten-Free noodles take about 60 to 65 minutes. Check noodles with a fork; when they are soft, lasagna is done.
Notes
1. The cheese sauce in the recipe is great for topping this lasagna and is what I use most of the time. But if you'd like a cheese that shreds (like the one in the picture), you can use this cheese recipe.
2. Allow lasagna to set for about 5 to 10 minutes before cutting to make it easier to cut and serve.
Make Ahead Tip: Lasagna can be baked ahead of time and reheated at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Recipe by JennifersKitchen at https://jenniferskitchen.com/2017/12/amazing-vegan-lasagna.html