Cheesy Vegan Lasagna Recipe

Astonish your guests with this unbelievably cheesy vegan lasagna – no cheese required! This recipe, originally inspired by a VegWeb user submission, is a crowd-pleaser that proves plant-based cooking can be incredibly decadent. Get ready for layers of rich, flavorful goodness that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for a potluck, dinner party, or a cozy night in.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 321.4 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 3.3 (7 Reviews)
Cheesy Vegan Lasagna

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Cheesy Vegan Lasagna

  • Spaghetti Sauce
  • Spinach Leaves
  • Carrot
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Vegetable Broth
  • Firm Tofu
  • Cream Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Nutmeg
  • 9-12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready preferred)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast

How to Make Cheesy Vegan Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stir in the vegan ground beef, lentils, tomato sauce, nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cashew cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
  7. Spread a thin layer of the cashew cream sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  8. Layer 1/3 of the noodles, 1/3 of the vegan meat sauce, and 1/3 of the cashew cream sauce.
  9. Repeat layers two more times, ending with a layer of cashew cream sauce and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  11. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

23g

Carbs

14g