22g Protein Tofu Lasagna Recipe
You build lasagna layers confidently, because tofu understands reliability better than half your group chat lately anyway.
This 22g Protein Tofu Lasagna Recipe combines creamy tofu filling, tomato sauce, and pasta into satisfying vegan comfort.
You bake bubbly layers proudly, proving plant-based cooking absolutely delivers drama-free dinners with impressive protein numbers.
22g Protein Tofu Lasagna Recipe
This 22g Protein Tofu Lasagna Recipe creates a vegan comfort dish using tofu filling, pasta layers, and rich tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 9 vegan lasagna noodles
- 14 oz firm tofu crumbled
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup dairy-free ricotta
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook garlic and spinach for 3 minutes.
- Mix tofu, ricotta, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast in bowl.
- Spread thin tomato sauce layer into baking dish.
- Layer noodles, tofu mixture, spinach mixture, sauce, mozzarella repeatedly.
- Finish with sauce and cheese on top.
- Bake 35 minutes until golden.
- Rest briefly before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 370Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 22g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Calcium: 25%Iron: 20%
Vitamin K: 28%
Magnesium: 13%
Potassium: 11%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Press tofu before mixing for better texture.
- Add roasted vegetables between layers.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Let lasagna cool slightly before slicing.
- Fresh basil improves aroma and presentation.
