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This is insane!! I love Daiya Vegan Cheese, amazing! The “ricotta” is beyond creamy and delicious.
This is the Ultimate of all Comfort Foods! Both my husband and my dinner guests loved this dish! This is a crowd pleaser for vegans and carnivores alike!!
This is a perfect example of not only how easy living a vegan life is, but also how truly delicious and satisfying it can be!!
Amazing Vegan Lasagna
* 1 box no-boil lasagna noodles
* 12 oz. bag of soy crumbles
* 18 oz jar of marinara sauce
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
* 1 cup shredded vegan cheddar (preferably Daiya!!)
* 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella (preferably Daiya!!)
* 1/2 – 1 tub lite firm tofu
* tub of vegan cream cheese
* drizzle of olive oil
* few squeezes of lemon juice
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In skillet, saute soy crumbles with olive oil, onion, and garlic. Once browned, add marinara sauce, basil and oregano.
3. In food processor, make “ricotta.” Put tofu, cream cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until mixed. Try to maintain coarser texture.
4. In a 9x13x3 glass dish, layer bottom with noodles, then soy crumbles, then “ricotta”, then “cheeze”on top. Repeat layering process 2-3 more times. Top with oregano.
Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes. Remove the foil and put back in the oven for 10-15 more minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes or so before serving.
About the Author: Marisa lives in NYC and has an intense love of cooking, restaurants and all things food! Her main focus in cooking and on MarisasHealthyKitchen.com is all about maintaining a balance of health and sustainability while still being fabulously delicious. She thrives being in the kitchen creating amazing Vegan meals to share!