Vegan Lasagna, Version I
Layers of lasagna noodles are paired with a thick tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, fresh basil, and parsley, then filled with seasoned tofu and spinach. The result is a hearty vegan bake with rich tomato flavor and savory herb notes, well suited to a comforting family dinner or make-ahead meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Lasagna, Version I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes more.
- 2
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and parsley to the saucepan. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, and let the sauce simmer, covered, for 1 hour. Add the salt and pepper.
- 3
While the sauce cooks, bring a large kettle of salted water to a boil. Boil the lasagna noodles for 9 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Place the tofu blocks in a large bowl. Add the garlic, basil, and parsley. Add the salt and pepper, and mash all the ingredients together by squeezing pieces of tofu through your fingers. Mix well.
- 6
Assemble the lasagna: Spread tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole pan. Arrange a single layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, then sprinkle tofu mixture over the noodles. Distribute the spinach evenly over the tofu. Ladle tomato sauce over the tofu, then top with another layer of noodles. Sprinkle tofu mixture over the noodles, top with tomato sauce, and place a final layer of noodles over the sauce. Finally, top the noodles with the remaining tofu mixture and spread the remaining tomato sauce over everything.
- 7
Cover the pan with foil and bake the lasagna for 30 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy.
- Calories 445.1 kcal High 22%
- Protein 21.64 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 73.24 g 27%
- Total Fat 7.88 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 714.59 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 8.05 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 16.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 273.1 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 8.82 mg Good Source 49%
- Potassium 1413.98 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin A 623.71 mcg Good Source 69%
- Vitamin C 45.5 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Vegan Lasagna, Version I is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Firm Tofu, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 445.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Lasagna, Version I made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Firm Tofu, Fresh Basil, Fresh Parsley, Lasagna Noodles. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegan Lasagna, Version I?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 445.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Lasagna, Version I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Vegan Lasagna, Version I healthy?
- Vegan Lasagna, Version I has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 445.1 calories and 21.64 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 714.59 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.0 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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