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Herbed Tofu Lasagna with Zucchini – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Herbed Tofu Lasagna with Zucchini

Forget everything you thought you knew about vegan lasagna! This recipe swaps traditional cheese for a mind-blowingly creamy, herb-packed tofu 'ricotta' that's so good, you'll be eating it by the spoonful. Layered with tender zucchini, rich marinara, and no-boil noodles, this dis
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 10 serving
Calories: 314

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages (14 oz / 396 g each) firm tofu, well drained and pressed
  • 1/2 cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) chopped fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup (10 g / 0.35 oz) chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/3 cup (45 g / 1.59 oz) pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (6 g / 0.21 oz) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 4 medium zucchini (about 3 cups / 450 g / 15.9 oz), cut into 1/2-inch / 1.25 cm slices
  • 5 cups (1200 ml) (1.2 L) marinara sauce
  • 16 no-cook lasagna noodles (9 oz / 255 g)
  • For the creamiest, non-watery ricotta, press your tofu for at least 30 minutes before blending. Wrap the block in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top.
  • This lasagna is perfect for meal prep. Assemble it completely, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. You may need to add 10-15 minutes to the covered baking time.
  • Feel free to bulk up the layers with other vegetables. Sautéed mushrooms or wilted spinach (squeezed dry) are delicious additions.
  • For a golden, bubbly top, remove the foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. You can also sprinkle the top layer of sauce with vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast before it goes into the oven.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Lightly coat a 13x9-inch (33x23 cm) baking dish with cooking spray. 2.
  2. In a food processor, combine the well-drained tofu, fresh basil, parsley, toasted pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
  3. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and has a creamy texture similar to ricotta cheese. 3.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the zucchini slices and sauté for 3-5 minutes, just until they become tender-crisp. 4.
  6. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce (about 3 tablespoons / 45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) on the bottom of your prepared dish.
  7. Arrange a single layer of no-cook noodles on top, overlapping slightly.
  8. Spread half of the tofu ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the sautéed zucchini. 5.
  9. Top with another layer of noodles, the remaining tofu ricotta, the remaining zucchini, and 1/2 cup (480 ml) of sauce.
  10. Finish with a final layer of noodles and top with all the remaining marinara sauce, spreading it evenly to cover. 6.
  11. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
  12. Once baked, carefully remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest, still covered, for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps it set beautifully.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 18gFat: 12g

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