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Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies – Recipe Website
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Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies

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An overhead shot shows a baked vegan lasagna in a baking dish. The top is finished with little dollops of tofu cashew ricotta, fresh basil leaves and vegan

Gratifying and luscious layers are on full display with my vegan lasagna recipe. I load this classic and comforting dinner up with vegetables and French lentils in the sauce, similar to my slightly speedier vegan skillet lasagna recipe. Heavily seasoned firm tofu and cashews come together for a creamy substitute to traditional ricotta.

An overhead shot shows ingredients for a vegan lasagna recipe.
A head-on shot shows ingredients for a vegan
An overhead shot shows whipped up tofu and cashew ricotta in a blender pitcher.
An overhead shot shows a pot with sautéed minced garlic and baby spinach being poured in.An overhead shot shows a pot with sautéed minced garlic and baby spinach being poured in.
An overhead shot shows a pot filled with baby spinach. A measuring cup is pouring water into the pot.An overhead shot shows a pot filled with baby spinach. A measuring cup is pouring water into the pot.
An overhead shot shows wilted steamed bay spinach in a pot with some tongs.An overhead shot shows wilted steamed bay spinach in a pot with some tongs.

I absolutely filled this recipe with so many vegetables. The sauce is amped up with finely diced veg and I have you cook down a big tub of baby spinach with garlic. Each slice is so hearty! I had this idea in mind that if someone wanted to skip the noodles, this vegan lasagna would still hold up. It does thanks to layers of thinly shaved zucchini and butternut squash! But let me make it clear: I do prefer making it with noodles as they soak up the sauce perfectly.

I tested a version of this with lots of basil in the tofu cashew ricotta filling, thinking we would get a pesto-kinda vibe. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I didn’t love it! The herb kind of zapped the naturally creamy quality to me. Scattering chopped fresh basil on top gets the job done and also helps to glam up the finished look.

I keep the overall flavor and structure pretty faithful here. This bake is all the way comforting, really similar to my lentil bolognese!

The thing that I always get stuck on with lasagna personally is the structure/order of the layers. It just mixes me up and I second guess myself every time! I’ve typed out each layer as a recipe step within its own section. Hopefully that’s easier to understand and work with!

Hope you love my take on this cozy main. The smell as it’s baking is truly so tantalizing!

An overhead shot shows a pot filled with sautéed fennel, carrots and shallots. Cooked french lentils are being poured into the pot.An overhead shot shows a pot filled with sautéed fennel, carrots and shallots. Cooked french lentils are being poured into the pot.
An overhead shot shows a pot with a mixture of sautéed diced vegetables, cooked lentils, and tomato sauce. A spatula is stirring everything up.An overhead shot shows a pot with a mixture of sautéed diced vegetables, cooked lentils, and tomato sauce. A spatula is stirring everything up.
An overhead shot shows components ready to be assembled for a vegan lasagna: oven-ready lasagna noodles, sautéed spinach, lentil and veg-boosted tomato sauce, tofu cashew ricotta, and thinly sliced butternut squash and zucchini.An overhead shot shows components ready to be assembled for a vegan lasagna: oven-ready lasagna noodles, sautéed spinach, lentil and veg-boosted tomato sauce, tofu cashew ricotta, and thinly sliced butternut squash and zucchini.

The layers:

An overhead shot shows a hand using a ladle to spread lentil and veggie marinara mixture in a baking dish.An overhead shot shows a hand using a ladle to spread lentil and veggie marinara mixture in a baking dish.
An overhead shot shows thinly sliced zucchini evenly covering a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.An overhead shot shows thinly sliced zucchini evenly covering a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
An overhead shot shows thinly sliced butternut squash in a baking dish.An overhead shot shows thinly sliced butternut squash in a baking dish.
An overhead shot shows a hand using an offset spatula to spread tofu cashew ricotta over some thinly sliced vegetables in a baking dish.An overhead shot shows a hand using an offset spatula to spread tofu cashew ricotta over some thinly sliced vegetables in a baking dish.
An overhead shot shows a hand using tongs to distribute sautéed baby spinach over a mixture of tofu cashew ricotta and sliced vegetables in a baking dish.