Best 4 Tofu Lasagna No Noodles Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable plant-based lasagna experience with our tofu lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that redefines the classic Italian dish. This innovative recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender tofu steaks marinated in a savory blend of herbs and spices, layered between sheets of tender zucchini and creamy cashew sauce.

Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of lasagna variations, each boasting unique ingredients and taste profiles. Discover the delightful Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, where spinach and mushrooms intertwine in a flavorful dance, enveloped in a rich tomato sauce and gooey vegan cheese.

For a delightful twist, try our Roasted Butternut Squash Lasagna, a delightful harmony of roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions, and tangy goat cheese, all nestled between layers of delicate pasta. If you seek a lighter option, our Zucchini and Corn Lasagna offers a refreshing combination of zucchini, corn, and a light, creamy sauce, perfect for a summery meal.

Explore our scrumptious Vegan Lasagna, a symphony of plant-based ingredients, featuring hearty lentils, roasted vegetables, and a velvety tomato sauce, all harmoniously layered and baked to perfection. Experience a taste of tradition with our Classic Lasagna, a beloved recipe that showcases the perfect balance of pasta, cheese, and a rich meat sauce.

Whichever lasagna recipe you choose, satisfaction awaits. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TOFU LASAGNA



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Good for people who aren't reluctant to try tofu. After this lasagna you and your guests will love it!

Provided by M.PERRY

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ (12 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles
1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu, crumbled
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a medium bowl combine tofu, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, milk, spaghetti sauce, parsley and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread a layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Layer lasagna noodles with the sauce mixture, ending with sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 569.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

VEGAN LASAGNA



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This classic vegan lasagna replaces ricotta with a homemade cashew-tofu cream that is easy to prepare and strikes the right balance: Cashews provide richness while tofu keeps things light. This recipe can be modified to fit your schedule. If you're in a hurry, forgo the sauce for three cups of your favorite store-bought marinara, and if you prefer no-boil noodles, they work, too. You could replace the cashew-tofu cream with purchased vegan ricotta, or get ahead on future dinners by doubling the cashew-tofu ricotta and freezing the extra batch. It keeps for up to six weeks in the freezer, and can also be used in stuffed shells and manicotti.

Provided by Gena Hamshaw

Categories     dinner, casseroles, noodles, pastas, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white or yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes with their juices
1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegan sugar (optional)
Kosher salt, to taste
2 cups raw cashews
1 small garlic clove
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 (15-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, lightly pressed between paper towels to remove excess moisture
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Kosher salt and black pepper
Olive oil, for greasing
Kosher salt
9 to 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the marinara sauce: Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium-high. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning and red-pepper flakes, then stir in the diced and crushed tomatoes and sugar, if using. Allow the sauce to come to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, uncovered. Add salt to taste. You can leave the sauce textured or purée it with an immersion blender, depending on your preference. Remove from heat.
  • Make the ricotta: Add the cashews and garlic to a food processor and process until the cashews form a coarse meal, about 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the processor, then turn the processor back on. While it's running, drizzle in 1/2 cup water and the lemon juice. Process until completely smooth and the texture resembles hummus, another 2 minutes.
  • Crumble the block of tofu into the processor, add the nutritional yeast, and season with salt and pepper. Continue processing until the mixture is smooth and resembles ricotta, stopping to scrape the sides of the processor as needed, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  • Assemble the lasagna: Heat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Bring a large, salted pot of water to boil. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, until they're al dente. (Skip this step if you're using no-boil noodles.)
  • Layer 1 scant cup marinara sauce at the bottom of your lasagna dish. Cover it with a layer of 3 to 4 lasagna noodles. Cover the noodles with half the vegan ricotta. Cover the ricotta with another layer of noodles, followed by another cup of marinara and the remaining ricotta. Add a final layer of noodles and the remaining marinara sauce. Bake the lasagna for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the marinara on top is dark and the lasagna is bubbling. Top with torn basil leaves, if desired, and serve.

TOFU LASAGNA -- NO NOODLES



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This is a yummy vegetarian, lo-carb, lo-cal dish! It is really great for freezing in individual portions to take to work for lunch. I got the original recipe from CeeCee526 on Recipezaar but I've made a number of changes -- so I'm posting it as my own. Hope you Enjoy!!

Provided by msmia

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 ounces extra firm tofu (press out liquid & slice very thinly)
1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (texturized vegetable protein)
1/2 cup vegetable broth (from boullion)
1 teaspoon fennel
1 jar pasta sauce (I use Prego mushroom)
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Molly McButter (approx 2 shakes) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
8 ounces fat-free cottage cheese
1/4 cup egg substitute
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
dried chipotle powder (McCormick Brand) (optional)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Press tofu under heavy weight for approx.
  • 1 hour to remove the liquid-- will make thinly slicing much easier.
  • Reconstitute TVP w/ hot vege broth-- let stand for 3-5 minutes then saute in olive oil in sauce pan to lightly brown.
  • Add jar sauce to TVP and add fennel (for a hint of sausage flavoring).
  • In seperate pan, saute spinach& mushrooms in oil-- add garlic, parsley, Molly McButter& salt/pepper.
  • In a food processor, puree cottage cheese w/ egg substitute.
  • Add sauted vegetables& process just to combine.
  • Slice tofu thinly for use as"lasagna noodles".
  • Start w/ a layer of sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
  • Layer tofu slices (season each layer of tofu w/ salt, pepper& chipotle), vegetable/cheese mixture, more sauce and then grated mozarella.
  • You should get about three layers-- end w/ mozarella on top Bake, covered at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.9, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 229.2, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 18.5

TOFU SPINACH LASAGNA



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No one will guess tofu is buried in the layers of this delicious lasagna! The slimmed-down classic comes from Christine Laba of Arlington, Virginia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

9 lasagna noodles
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-3/4 cups marinara or meatless spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350°. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Set aside., Drain tofu, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid. Place tofu and reserved liquid in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Add ricotta cheese; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and mushroom mixture. Combine spinach and remaining salt; set aside., Drain noodles. Spread half of the marinara sauce into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with three noodles, half of the tofu mixture and half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layers of noodles, tofu and spinach. Top with remaining noodles and marinara sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use extra firm tofu: This type of tofu holds its shape better during cooking and provides a more substantial texture in the lasagna.
  • Press the tofu properly: Pressing the tofu removes excess moisture, resulting in a denser and more flavorful tofu that can better absorb the lasagna sauce.
  • Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and liquids infuses it with delicious flavors that will enhance the overall taste of the lasagna.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to experiment with different types of vegetables in the lasagna, such as spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: Use a generous amount of tomato sauce to ensure that the lasagna is moist and flavorful. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own homemade sauce.
  • Layer the lasagna properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then tofu, vegetables, and cheese. Repeat these layers until you reach the top of the baking dish.
  • Bake the lasagna until golden brown: The lasagna is done baking when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Conclusion:

This tofu lasagna recipe is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its layers of flavorful tofu, vegetables, and cheese, this lasagna is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve it with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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