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    Vegan Lasagna

    Published: Mar 11, 2021 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    I’ve tried so many vegan lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best! It’s super comforting, packed with flavor and protein, and so easy to make! It makes the perfect dinner for the whole family. 

    a piece of vegan lasagna on a white plate with a fork on the side and a casserole dish with more lasagna in the background

    Why This Recipe Works 

    Lasagna has been one of my favorite meals for a long time. And this didn’t change when I became vegan. I’ve tried so many recipes and this one is definitely the winner!

    It’s not only incredibly delicious and comforting, but also super healthy, and packed with protein and fresh vegetables. It’s also a big hit with kids! 

    The main ingredient in this vegan lasagna is tofu, which is such a great and healthy replacement for ground meat. Just crumble it up and cook it until golden and crispy. It’s also very budget-friendly compared to other meat replacements that can be quite pricey.  

    For ultimate flavor, I paired the tofu with red wine, onions, lots of garlic, and fresh veggies. The zucchini, carrots, and mushroom add texture to the sauce and also provide it with vitamins. 

    The preparation of this recipe takes a while but the recipe itself is pretty easy. It doesn’t require much time, so you could even make it during the week. The lasagna is ready in about an hour, but 35 minutes of the total time is baking time. 

    It’s a great recipe to make ahead. I like to make a bigger batch of the sauce and then freeze it for later. So you  have a delicious ready-made meal on hand for nights when you don’t have much time to cook.

     

    What Goes Into This Recipe

    • Tofu – use firm or extra-firm tofu. The recipe doesn’t work with soft or silken tofu as it won’t hold its shape and doesn’t absorb flavors well. If your tofu is not firm enough, you might want to use a tofu press before starting with this recipe. 
    • Onion & Garlic
    • Tomato Paste
    • Red Wine –  Make sure it’s vegan. Wine is often not vegan because animal-derived fining agents like milk protein or gelatin from fish bladder membranes are used during the production. But you can find many wines labeled as vegan these days. I usually use dry red wine. 
    • Dried Oregano and Basil
    • Soy Sauce – use tamari for a gluten-free version. 
    • Button Mushrooms
    • Zucchini
    • Carrot
    • Lasagna Sheets – most lasagna sheets are vegan but always check the label. You could also use whole wheat lasagna sheets or gluten-free ones if you prefer. 
    • Vegan Sour Cream – you could use store-bought vegan sour cream or cream cheese or you could make my  vegan basil ricotta.
    • Shredded Vegan Cheese 

    vegan lasagna in a white baking dish on a white wooden board with a blue and white table cloth underneath and cherry tomatoes on the side

    How To Make This Recipe 

    Make the Sauce 

    4 step by step photos that show the preparation of vegan lasagna (tofu is being crumbled and cooked with onions)

    1. Step: Start by crumbling the tofu with your hands. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and pan-fry the crumbled tofu for about 3 minutes. Then add the chopped onion and cook for another 4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 

    a collage of 4 photos that show the preparation of vegan lasagna (vegetables are being cut and cooked and the lasagna sauce is being prepared)

    2. Step: While you make the Bolognese Sauce, pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan. Heat some oil and cook them for about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    3. Step: Go back to the bolognese sauce: after one minute, add the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. 

    4 step by step photos that show the preparation of vegan lasagna sauce with tofu

    4. Step: Deglaze with red wine and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes as well as the pureed tomatoes and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.

    5. Step: While you make the tofu bolognese sauce, pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan. Heat some oil and cook them for about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Once the bolognese sauce is ready, add the veggies and stir well.

    Layer The Lasagna

    4 step by step photos that show how a vegan lasagna is being layered

    a collage of two recipes that shows how to make this recipe

    6. Step: Add a cup of the bolognese sauce at the bottom of your casserole dish. Then add a layer of lasagna sheets, then again Bolognese sauce, and top it with some vegan sour cream (or homemade vegan ricotta). Continue with two more layers of sauce and lasagna sheets. Put the rest of the bolognese sauce on top and sprinkle with vegan cheese.

    Bake the Lasagna

    a piece of vegan lasagna on a white plate with a fork on the side and a baking dish with more lasagna in the background

    7. Step: Preheat your oven to 350 °F and bake the lasagna for 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven. Enjoy the lasagna with a green side salad and maybe a glass of red wine.

    Recipe Notes:

    • Cut up all the veggies before you start with this recipe. This way you can make the bolognese sauce and pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan at the same time. 
    • If you can’t find vegan sour cream, you could also use vegan cream cheese. Or make your own vegan cream cheese. 
    • If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can also use whole wheat lasagna noodles. I’ve even tried it with green lentil lasagna noodles and it turned out super delicious. 

    FAQs:

    Do Lasagna Sheets Contain Eggs?

    Fortunately, most lasagna noodles are completely egg and dairy-free. However, you should still check the ingredient list.

    Do I Have to Pre-Cook My Lasagna Noodles?

    No, you don’t need to cook them before you assemble and bake the lasagna. The heat from the cooking sauce in the oven will be enough to cook the noodles. So no extra work needed!

    Can I Freeze this Recipe?

    Yes, you can definitely freeze it. I do this all the time. 

    You can either freeze it baked or unbaked. For the best results, I prefer to freeze it before it has been baked. 

    When you’re ready to it, let it thaw overnight in the fridge and then cover the baking dish with aluminium foil while baking. Bake it for 30-40 minutes at 350 °F. Remove the aluminium foil for the last 10 minutes of baking, so your lasagna can get a crispy crust.

    a piece of vegan lasagna on a white plate with fresh basil on top and a fork on the side

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    I Love To Hear From You!

    I hope you like this vegan lasagna as much as we do around here.

    If you give it a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment and a star rating below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina

     

    Meatless Lasagna (Vegan)

    Vegan Lasagna

    I've tried so many vegan lasagna recipes, but this one is by far the best! It's super comforting, packed with flavor and protein, and so easy to make! It makes the perfect dinner for the whole family. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 573kcal
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 7 oz firm tofu
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large onion, chopped
    • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 3/4 cup dry red wine (use a vegan brand)
    • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
    • 1 tablespoon dried basil
    • 2 cups passata
    • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
    • salt, to taste
    • black pepper, to taste
    • 4.5 oz mushrooms, cut into small cubes
    • 1 small zucchini, cut into small cubes
    • 1 carrot, cut into small cubes
    • 9 lasagna sheets
    • 3/4 cup vegan sour cream or vegan cream cheese
    • 1 cup vegan cheese

    Instructions

    • Start by crumbling the tofu with your hands. In a large pan, heat the olive oil and pan-fry the crumbled tofu for about 3 minutes. Then add the chopped onion and cook for another 4 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. 
    • While you make the Bolognese Sauce, pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan. Heat some oil and cook them for about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Go back to the bolognese sauce: after one minute, add the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes. 
    • Deglaze with red wine and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the diced tomatoes as well as the pureed tomatoes and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
    • While you make the tofu bolognese sauce, pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan. Heat some oil and cook them for about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Once the bolognese sauce is ready, add the veggies and stir well.
    • Add a cup of the bolognese sauce at the bottom of your casserole dish. Then add a layer of lasagna sheets, then again Bolognese sauce, and top it with some vegan sour cream or vegan cream cheese. Continue with two more layers of sauce and lasagna sheets. Put the rest of the bolognese sauce on top and sprinkle with vegan cheese.
    • Preheat your oven to 350 °F and bake the lasagna for 30-35 minutes, depending on your oven.

    Notes

    • Cut up all the veggies before you start with this recipe. This way you can make the bolognese sauce and pan-fry the vegetables in a second pan at the same time. 
    • If you can't find vegan sour cream, you could also use vegan cream cheese. Or make your own vegan cream cheese. Leave out the herbs and garlic when you make this recipe. 
    • If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can also use whole wheat lasagna noodles. I've even tried it with green lentil lasagna noodles and it turned out super delicious. 
    • This recipe freezes really well. You can freeze it for up to 3 months. You can either freeze it baked or unbaked.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3465IU | Vitamin C: 29.7mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 6.5mg
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    Comments

    1. deepshikha

      March 15, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      I love lasagna and this meatless version looks thousand times better than a meat version! Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Rita C. Donnell

      January 18, 2019 at 7:36 am

      5 stars
      I have done this vegan lasagna last night. We are all pleased my family member with this. Really this incredibly delicious and super healthy. I have got actual color, flavor, and taste. Thanks for the presentation such type of vague less recipe.

      Reply
    3. Natasha

      January 11, 2019 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      This was the first vegan lasagna I’ve tried and it turned out great. I couldn’t find vegan creme fraiche or sour cream, so I made the basil ricotta. The only thing I changed was using spinach instead of basil. Very good! Thanks for the delicious recipe!

      Reply
    4. Lucie

      January 02, 2019 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this vegan lasagna and it was soooo good!! Definitely a keeper!

      Reply
    5. Laura

      June 13, 2018 at 2:07 am

      5 stars
      My husband and I really loved this vegan lasagna! The tofu sauce was SO good!! I’m sure it would also be great with spaghetti. Thanks so much for the recipe!

      Reply
    6. Nancy

      August 06, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      Made this tonight and my husband loved it! Just a couple of questions … you listed soy sauce in the ingredients but it wasn’t in the cooking instructions. I left it out, but curious about it. Also, 2 tablespoons of oregano seemed like a lot, it doesn’t make it too bitter? I put in 1 tablespoon.

      Reply
    7. The Vegan 8

      June 23, 2017 at 7:42 pm

      I love lasagna and this meatless version looks 10,000 times better than a meat version!

      Reply
    8. Jenn

      June 17, 2017 at 5:00 am

      My daughter was just requesting lasagna tonight. Unfortunately, I didn’t even have lasagna noodles or tomatoes. When I get them though, we’ll be having this! Yum!

      Reply
    9. Alisa Fleming

      June 17, 2017 at 1:23 am

      That looks so meaty for a meatless lasagna! Definitely no missing out with this hearty meal.

      Reply
    10. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      June 13, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      I love lasagna too but it definitely takes some time. I usually prep everything separately then have it all ready when I want to put it together. This look delicious!!!

      Reply
    11. Nevin

      June 13, 2017 at 2:26 pm

      This may be a dumb question, but is creme fraiche another term for sour creme? In other words, if I bought a vegan sour cream would it work for this recipe? It looks delicious… and I love lasagna. I just want to get it right. Also, do you this if this lasagna was assembled and placed in a refrigerator for a day or maybe just overnight that it would be more flavorful like other lasagna recipes?

      Reply
      • Nevin

        June 13, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        And by, “do you this if is…” I meant to say, “do you think if this…”* sorry ????

        Reply
      • Sina

        June 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm

        Hi Nevin,

        It’s not a dumb question at all! Crème fraîche is thicker than sour cream and it also has a richer flavor and is less tangy. But I think if you’d buy a vegan sour cream the lasagna should work just fine. The difference is not that big and I mean we’re talking about vegan products anyway. You could also use my vegan basil ricotta instead if you like. Here’s the recipe if you’re interested: https://veganheaven.org/recipe/vegan-basil-ricotta-pinwheels/ And yes, like other lasagna recipes it’s much better after being placed in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or even overnight. Actually that’s what I did for the photo. :-)

        Let me know if you got any other questions or need help with the recipe. Hope you like it!

        Best,
        Sina

        Reply
    12. Dianne

      June 12, 2017 at 11:30 pm

      Lasagna has always been a favorite of mine, and your version looks incredible!

      Reply
    13. Deepika

      June 12, 2017 at 2:22 pm

      I Love lasagna. This meatless lasagna is looking delicious. Perfect for dinner date at home. I will try it. Thanks :)

      Reply

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