Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe

Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe

Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe saves dinner again, because salads never solved stress, cravings, or dramatic weekday hunger for you.
You layer creamy vegan ricotta, spinach, hearty whole-grain noodles, proving comfort food understands modern multitasking queens perfectly during busy evenings.

Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe
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Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe

This Spinach Ricotta Whole-Wheat Lasagna Recipe delivers plant-based comfort with creamy layers, wholesome pasta, and rich tomato sauce without guilt.

Prep Time 18 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • Whole-wheat lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  • Fresh spinach — 4 cups
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato sauce — 1 cup
  • Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
Vegan ricotta mixture
  • Firm tofu — 14 oz
  • Cashews soaked — ½ cup
  • Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Unsweetened plant milk — 3 tablespoons
Topping
  • Dairy-free mozzarella — 1 cup
  • Basil — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook whole-wheat noodles in boiling water; drain gently.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sauté garlic for 1 minute.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
  6. Wilt spinach in sauce mixture for 2 minutes.
  7. Blend tofu, cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and plant milk until smooth.
  8. Spread ½ cup sauce into baking dish.
  9. Place 3 noodles across bottom.
  10. Spread ¾ cup ricotta mixture evenly.
  11. Add 1 cup sauce mixture.
  12. Repeat layering twice.
  13. Sprinkle dairy-free mozzarella on top.
  14. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
  15. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes more.
  16. Cool slightly before slicing.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 18g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Calcium: 20%
Iron: 22%
Vitamin A: 35%
Vitamin K: 60%
Magnesium: 12%

Additional notes / tips

  • Add sautéed mushrooms for deeper savory flavor.
  • Blend extra garlic into ricotta mixture for bold taste.
  • Use roasted tomatoes instead of canned sauce for richer sweetness.
  • Let lasagna rest before serving to keep slices neat.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes if dinner needs personality.

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