Cheesy Lasagna

[ctel]

I definitely agree to the wonderful reviews of this recipe. I made it tonight for the first time and my boyfriend and I ate almost half the pan! It is super delicious. I used only 1 and 1/2 jars of spaghetti sauce, no jars of tomato sauce, no carrots and no veggie broth. I sauteed 1 diced up onion, parsely, and garlic, then added the rest as called for in the recipe. I used regular firm tofu (not put in freezer at all) and crumbled it with Italian seasoning, Mrs. Dash garlic and herb, and some onion powder. Definitely use the nutritional yeast, it gives it the needed cheesy flavor. I squeezed the heck out of the frozen/defrosted spinach and added it to the tofu/cheese mixture and mixed it in w that. (This can make the dish very watery if not squeezed enough).
Did not cook the noodles beforehand. Put them on bottom, then some sauce, then the tofu mix, some sliced mushrooms, then continued one more time. I ended with the tofu mix on top, then added slices of FYH mozz cheese like others suggested. Baked 40 minutes at 350 with foil on, then baked 20 minutes w foil off. Let cool a bit before using pizza cutter to cut. My BF had thirds and kept complimenting the dish, couldn't believe it was all vegan! I can't wait to make for more people to prove to them that we eat well!

[GabesMom]

OMG! This was so yummy!! We added soy crumbles to this and everyone in my family LOVED this! Even my coworkers that pick on me for my being a vegan said it smelled amazing and they were willing to try it (unfortunately it was all gone...).

[gloves_off]

amazing recipe! the cheese sauce is delicious and great with other recipes too. I like to add morningstar sausage crumbles and mushrooms to the recipe... makes it very hearty and all of my meat eating friends love it, too.

[azila]

When I first tried it the night I cooked it, I thought it was okay, not bad, not great.  But then the next day when I reheated it, it was utterly AMAZING.  Maybe next time I'll make it earlier in the day or the night before, then just have it reheated for dinner or something.  I can't wait to make it again.

[deuceO]

YUMMY!  This is the best lasagna I've ever had!  I only used 1 jar of spaghetti sauce.  I threw in some diced onions when I sauted the garlic and parsley.  Oh, and I used some diced zucchini to up the veggie content and because it's summertime and zucchini is everywhere!  My DH (an omni who says he doesn't like tofu, carrots, spinach, vegan cream cheese or zucchini) LOVED this stuff!  He asked I make it all the time.  Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!! 

[SnowQueen690]

Okay, so this is like, deliscious! Last time I made this it didn't turn out so good because I put in too much lemon juice and didn't cook the carrots enough.

But this time I followed the recipie exactly and it turned out great!  Cook the carrots until they are soft, that makes all the difference in the world.

[hoopy~d]

This was very good. I made this for my mom and her partner tonight. They both are big meat eaters. My mom did not even want to try tofu. However, they both loved it and even had seconds. I did change a few things. I grated the carrots instead of steamed them. I left out the tomato sauce and only used two large jars of marinara sauce. I added one squash, one zucchini, and one onion. I could not find herbed tofu, so I just mashed firm tofu (with a potato masher) with Italian seasoning. Very yummy. Thanks for the recipe. 

[VeGirLizzyQ]

I made this for my husband's birthday dinner with the family. It was great! I used just one can of spaghetti sauce. I didn't use any tomato sauce. Only 2 carrots. I topped it with follow your heart mozzarella cheese. I also couldn't find herbed tofu, so I just used regular tofu. Oh, and I didn't feel like cutting and squeezing lemon, so I didn't put lemon juice in it either.

It was a big hit! I hope to make it again. 5 stars!

[vigilant20]

From reading the ingredients, I would have never expected something so delicious.  It takes more time than the average dinner to make, but totally worth the effort.  This is one that is going into my dinner rotation for regular use.  Thanks for introducing me to Nutritional Yeast as well!

[TofuttiCutie]

This was very tasty.  There are a few changes I would (and did) make.  I only used a total of 2 1/2 jars of tomato sauce on the whole thing.  Also in the future, I would make more of the cheesy mixture.  i did not quite have enough to spread it evenly over multiple layers of noodles.  And I would probably also use baby spinach next time.  That's just personal preference.  But it was definitely worth making, and I'll make it again! 

[jessie lee]

This was amazing! I can't wait to wow my family this christmas with this dish.  It doesnt say it but chop the spinach and dice finely the tofu before adding it in.  I used 2 eggplants instead of 1/2 lb. of carrots, and I think I would like with the eggplant better than with carrots.  I also used 2TB. apple cider vinegar instead of the lemon juice.  Heavenly!

[AppleCider]

what brand of vegan cream cheese did you use?  i'd love to try this recipe but i can't find any non-hydrogenated ones over here... 

[uhblondie]

what brand of vegan cream cheese did you use?  i'd love to try this recipe but i can't find any non-hydrogenated ones over here... 

I always use Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. I believe they make two kinds, one with hydrogenated oils and one without. The one I use is in a yellow and white tub and is sold at Whole Foods (I know that WF and Wild Oats don't sell anything with trans fats).

[AppleCider]

I always use Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese. I believe they make two kinds, one with hydrogenated oils and one without. The one I use is in a yellow and white tub and is sold at Whole Foods (I know that WF and Wild Oats don't sell anything with trans fats).

Thanks so much!  i'll special order it from the local co-op

[asjohnso]

I am so glad to hear that people like this recipe so much. I  made it up when I was in college (over 10 years ago)  based on a lasagna recipe that I saw in a magazine that called for cream cheese. I just logged in to retrieve the recipe and saw so many comments from people who have enjoyed it over the years. In response to the one query about "herbed tofu" there is one tofu brand available in Madison, WI, bountiful bean (i believe) that makes herbed tofu. I was thinking of just adding fresh oregano, thyme, and basil to "cheese" mixture as in Georgia (where I now live) I am unable to find herbed tofu.