Recipes

Vegan Tip32 Lasagna

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Ingredients

For the Lasagna:

12 lasagna noodles (oven-ready or cooked according to package instructions)
2 cups Tip32 Mild Sauce
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Vegan Ricotta Filling:

1 1/2 cups firm tofu, drained and crumbled
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)

For Layering:

1 1/2 cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded (or any vegan cheese of your choice

Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegan Ricotta Filling::

In a bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh basil (if using).
Mix well to create a ricotta-like texture. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Lasagna Sauce:

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes.

3. Assemble the Vegan Lasagna:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of Tip32 Mild Sauce on the bottom.
Place 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread half of the Vegan Ricotta Filling over the noodles.
Spread half of the vegetable sauce over the ricotta layer.
Sprinkle a layer of vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

4. Repeat the Layers:

Place 4 more lasagna noodles over the cheese layer.
Spread the remaining Vegan Ricotta Filling over the noodles.
Spread the remaining vegetable sauce over the ricotta layer.
Sprinkle another layer of vegan mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

5. Final Layer:

Place the last 4 lasagna noodles over the cheese layer.
Spread Tip32 Mild Sauce over the top layer of noodles.

6. Bake the Lasagna:

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the lasagna is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

7. Cool and Serve:

Let the vegan lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Serve your delicious Vegan Lasagna with Tip32 Mild Sauce with a side salad and garlic bread.

This vegan lasagna recipe features layers of rich flavors, including mild sauce, making it a delightful and hearty meal.