Recipe By: Derrika Mayweather
This vegan pesto lasagna layers nut free pesto, creamy vegan ricotta, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and melty vegan cheese for a hearty plant based bake.
INGREDIENTS
1 jar Divina Vegan Pesto, Nut Free
9 lasagna noodles, vegan and gluten free
2 vegan eggs
1 c vegan ricotta cheese
1 c vegan heavy cream
1/2 c nondairy milk
2 c vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 c vegan Parmesan cheese, shredded
2 c mushrooms, sliced
4 c fresh spinach leaves
2 tbsp vegan butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Smoked paprika, to taste
Chili powder, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the nondairy milk. Slowly add 1/4 c mozzarella cheese. Once melted, add black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened. Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder to taste.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan and sauté until they release their moisture and become tender. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add the vegan heavy cream, along with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Once the cheese is melted, set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the pesto with the vegan ricotta cheese. Add the vegan eggs and stir well.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a baking dish, layer the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of the creamy sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top.
- Spread a portion of the pesto ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by the vegetable cream sauce. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers until you reach the top of the baking dish, finishing with a layer of cheese. Drizzle with additional pesto and the seasoned creamy sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to brown.
- Allow the vegan pesto lasagna to cool for a few minutes before serving.
✨ Want to watch it come together? Check out the recipe video on Instagram for a quick demo.
