Vegan Lasagna I

Recipe View 7 mins Make the sauce: In a large, heavy saucepan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Stir in the stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, fresh basil, and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let the sauce simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. (1 hour)

Recipe View 9 mins While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, about 9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse well with cold water to prevent sticking. (9 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the tofu ricotta: Crumble the pressed tofu into a large bowl. Add the minced garlic, fresh basil, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Mash and mix all ingredients together until well combined, resembling a ricotta cheese texture. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Assemble the lasagna: Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce evenly across the bottom of a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping as needed. Spread one-third of the tofu mixture evenly over the noodles. Distribute one-third of the drained spinach evenly over the tofu. Ladle 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce over the spinach. Repeat layers twice more, starting with the noodles, tofu mixture, spinach, and sauce, ending with a final layer of noodles and the remaining tomato sauce. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 45 mins Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the lasagna is heated through and the top is bubbly and lightly browned. (45 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the layers to set and makes for easier serving. (15 minutes)