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April 29, 2025

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A rich, creamy, and savory blend of tofu, nutritional yeast, and Italian seasoning stands in for the traditional ricotta cheese in this hearty layered lasagna noodle dish. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Vegan Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients

Servings
Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Place the tofu, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Mash with your hands until it reaches the consistency of ricotta cheese. Adjust olive oil and seasonings to desired consistency and taste.
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Transfer half of the tofu mixture to a food processor or blender. Process on high until very smooth, 2-3 minutes. Gently combine with the tofu in the mixing bowl.
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To assemble the lasagna, spoon about a half cup of the marinara sauce into the baking dish to cover the bottom. Place 3-4 lasagna noodles in a single layer over the sauce. Drop 1/3 of the tofu mixture by spoonfuls over the noodles, and gently spread it into an even layer. Place 1/3 of the thawed and drained spinach over the tofu layer. Spoon 1/4 of the remaining marinara sauce on top. Repeat the layering process two more times. Place the last 3-4 lasagna noodles over the top of the dish, and cover with the last 1/4 of the marinara sauce.
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Cover the baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Bake the lasagna on middle rack of oven for 50 minutes.
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Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking until the dish is bubbling at the edges, about 10 minutes.
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Check to see that lasagna is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Remove the baking dish from the oven. Allow the lasagna to rest for 20 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Tofu Press Perfection 🧊
    Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes before preparing to remove excess moisture, ensuring a firmer texture and better absorption of seasonings.
  • Spinach Moisture Management 💧
    Thoroughly drain and squeeze out excess water from frozen spinach to prevent a watery lasagna and maintain the dish's structural integrity.
  • Nutritional Yeast Flavor Boost 🧀
    Toast the nutritional yeast in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding to intensify its cheesy, nutty flavor profile.
  • Layer Like a Pro 🥘
    Create even, thin layers of tofu mixture and marinara sauce to ensure consistent flavor and texture in every bite of the lasagna.
  • Lemon Zest Magic 🍋
    Add fresh lemon zest to the tofu mixture to brighten the flavors and cut through the richness of the dish.

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