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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cashew cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Spread a thin layer of the cashew cream sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 1/3 of the noodles, 1/3 of the vegan meat sauce, and 1/3 of the cashew cream sauce.
- Repeat layers two more times, ending with a layer of cashew cream sauce and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- 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