Michelle's Vegan Lasagna

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This tasty recipe is great for those who have a vegan or vegetarian diet or anyone wanting a healthier version of the old favorite. I find it is plenty flavorful without soy cheese, but please add if your taste calls for it.

Submitted by chocoholic1
Published on April 4, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • ¼ onion, finely chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 pound mushrooms, finely chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and crumbled

  • 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach, coarsely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • black pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella-style vegan cheese (Optional)

  • ½ cup water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion turns translucent and pepper begins to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until mushrooms soften, about 4 minutes.

  3. Stir diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tofu, chopped spinach, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed pepper flakes into mushroom mixture. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer sauce for 10 minutes.

  4. Pour a layer of the sauce into prepared baking dish. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles. Add another layer of sauce and continue alternating layers of sauce and pasta, ending with sauce. Top with shredded cheese. Carefully add water. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

  5. Bake in preheated oven until pasta is fully cooked, about 40 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Check the lasagna after about 20 minutes in the oven. If lasagna is too dry and the pasta is still uncooked, add more water. If the pasta is cooked, but the lasagna is too watery, cook uncovered for a few minutes.

Some great add-ins would be zucchini, eggplant, asparagus, or other veggie favorites.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

541 Calories
17g Fat
73g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 541
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Sodium 909mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 27%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 38mg 43%
Calcium 337mg 26%
Iron 10mg 53%
Potassium 973mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.