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Tofu Vegan Lasagna Recipe

This Tofu Vegan Lasagna Recipe combines tofu ricotta, savory tomato sauce, and layered pasta into a comforting dairy-free baked dish.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Lasagna noodles — 12 sheets
  • Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
  • Onion chopped — 1 cup
  • Garlic minced — 3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes — 3 cups
  • Tomato paste — 2 tablespoons
  • Italian seasoning — 2 teaspoons
  • Salt — 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ½ teaspoon
  • Spinach — 2 cups
  • Tofu ricotta
  • Firm tofu — 16 oz
  • Nutritional yeast — 3 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice — 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic powder — 1 teaspoon
  • Plant milk — ¼ cup
  • Topping
  • Dairy-free mozzarella — 1½ cups
  • Fresh parsley — 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion for 4 minutes, then add garlic.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir spinach into sauce until wilted.
  8. Blend tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and plant milk until smooth.
  9. Spread ½ cup sauce into baking dish.
  10. Place noodle layer evenly.
  11. Spread tofu ricotta mixture across noodles.
  12. Add sauce layer evenly.
  13. Repeat layers twice.
  14. Sprinkle dairy-free mozzarella on top.
  15. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
  16. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 19g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Calcium: 25%
Iron: 20%
Vitamin A: 30%
Magnesium: 14%
Potassium: 12%

Additional notes / tips

  • Press tofu before blending for thicker ricotta texture.
  • Add sautéed mushrooms for deeper savory flavor.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes for mild heat.
  • Use fresh basil for brighter aroma.
  • Allow lasagna to rest before slicing for cleaner layers.