Here’s a simple guide to making a delicious Vegan Lasagna at home using plant-based ingredients.

Ingredients:

For the Lasagna Layers:

• Lasagna noodles (no egg, or use gluten-free if needed)
• Vegan mozzarella cheese or your favorite vegan cheese blend
• Vegan ricotta (can be store-bought or made using tofu or cashews)

For the Filling:

• Vegetables: Zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions (you can customize with your favorite veggies)
• Olive oil: For sautéing the veggies
• Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced
• Tomato sauce: A jar of your favorite marinara or tomato basil sauce
• Italian seasoning: Oregano, basil, and thyme
• Salt and pepper: To taste

For the Vegan Ricotta (optional):

• Firm tofu: 1 block, crumbled
• Nutritional yeast: 2-3 tablespoons
• Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
• Garlic powder: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: To taste
• Fresh basil: Chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles: Boil the noodles as per the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the filling: In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic and vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the veggies are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Prepare the vegan ricotta: If using tofu, crumble the tofu into a bowl and mix with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and optional chopped basil. You can adjust the texture by blending it for a smoother consistency or leaving it crumbly.
5. Assemble the lasagna:
   • Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
   • Add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles.
   • Spread some of the sautéed vegetables over the noodles.
   • Add dollops of vegan ricotta and sprinkle some vegan cheese.
   • Repeat the layers: noodles, sauce, veggies, ricotta, and cheese, until you’ve used all ingredients.
6. Top it off: Finish with a layer of noodles, tomato sauce, and a generous amount of vegan cheese on top.
7. Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
8. Let it cool: Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your hearty and healthy vegan lasagna! You can customize this recipe by adding more veggies or swapping ingredients to suit your taste.