TOMATO SPINACH CREAM CHEESE LASAGNA

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This easy to make, delicious vegetarian lasagna is layered a bit differently than your ordinary lasagna. The idea for it comes from the cookbook "comida vegetariana" published by trident press, but we have modified it a bit to suit our taste even more. I hope youll enjoy it as much as we did! You can also easily veganise this by using a vegan cream cheese, non-dairy milk and opting out of the cheese or using a soy cheese.

Provided by Lalaloula

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 1 large lasagna

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tablespoon oil
3 medium sized carrots, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
680 g passata (you can also use your fav pasta sauce and omit seasonings)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage, dried
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons flour
500 ml milk, warmed (as a vegan use non-dairy)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 laurel leaf, dried
1/4 teaspoon sage, dried
250 g frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
200 g cream cheese (low-fat is fine, as a vegan use a vegan brand)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons blue cheese, crumbled (as a vegan opt out of this)
1 teaspoon psyllium, husk ground (or use flax seeds)
8 sheets whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 cup cheese, grated (use your favourite, as a vegan opt out of or use soy)

Steps:

  • For the tomato sauce heat the oil in a large frying pan. When it's hot, add the chopped vegetables and the garlic. Sautee until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Then add the passata or pasta sauce and seasonings if using. Simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  • For the white sauce heat the oil in a pot. When it's hot, add the flour stirring vigorously using a wire whisk for about 2 minutes or until flour is nicely browned.
  • Add a small portion of the warm milk and stir to combine. Add the remaining milk little by little stirring after each addition.
  • Season, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside.
  • For the cream cheese spinach layer combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • When your're ready to assemble the lasagna spread a bit of the tomato sauce in a large casserole dish (mine holds about 5 l/5 quarts). Top with two lasagna sheets and then half of the remaining tomato sauce. Top with another 2 sheets of lasagna and then the remaining half of the tomato sauce.
  • Then add another 2 sheets of lasagna and on top of that the spinach cream cheese spread.
  • Cover with another 2 lasagna sheets, pour over white sauce and top with grated cheese (if using).
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake at 180°C/350°F for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and nicely browned (you might need to cover it after 20 minutes if it gets too brown).
  • Remove from the oven and allow to set up for 20 minutes before cutting.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2363.8, Fat 163.8, SaturatedFat 76.2, Cholesterol 373.7, Sodium 5253.1, Carbohydrate 166.7, Fiber 30.6, Sugar 59.3, Protein 80.7

Op game
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The lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Tanui Nellie
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This lasagna was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with more garlic and herbs.


Precious Jonathan
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The lasagna was delicious! I loved the creamy cheese filling and the tangy tomato sauce.


Naba Mcknzi
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Aqaba Scuba Diving Jordan
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I'm not a huge fan of lasagna, but this one was pretty good. I liked the crispy edges and the gooey cheese.


Arslan AliAli
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This lasagna was amazing! The creamy cheese filling and the tangy tomato sauce were the perfect combination.


Sebastian Stevens
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The lasagna was good, but I think it would have been better with a different type of cheese.


Oussama Ben Satrat
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This lasagna was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Fizan Gujjar
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The lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Khokon Ahmed
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This lasagna was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll stick to my old, simpler recipe.


Amber Himko
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The lasagna was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Maurcello Frazier
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This lasagna was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy cheese filling and the tangy tomato sauce. I would definitely make this again.


Brian opondo
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The lasagna was good, but I found it to be a bit bland. I think it would have been better with more garlic and herbs.


McAulay Jazie
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This lasagna was a bit too heavy for my taste. The cream cheese filling was too rich and the tomato sauce was a bit too tangy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Salvador Calderon
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I've tried many lasagna recipes but this one is by far the best. The creamy cheese filling is rich and flavorful, and the tomato sauce is perfectly tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Vain Valadigmo
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The recipe was easy to follow and the lasagna turned out perfectly. I love the addition of spinach, it gave the dish a nice pop of color and flavor.


Gfg Fh
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This tomato spinach lasagna was an absolute delight! The combination of creamy cheese and tangy tomato was divine. The lasagna was a hit with my family and friends, and I've already made it twice since then.