MY FAMOUS LASAGNE RECIPE. Delicious & Plant Based

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Silken tofu maintains creaminess while reducing calories.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast provides a similar flavor at a lower cost.

lasagna noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat lasagna noodles

💰Cheaper: regular lasagna noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber without significant cost increase.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option for cooking.

Infuse 1 liter of soy milk in a saucepan with 1 bay leaf, ground nutmeg, 1 chopped white onion, whole peppercorns, and a generous pinch of salt over low heat.

Finely chop 1 red onion and 6 celery stalks, then chop 3 cloves of garlic.

Chop 1 courgette and 1/2 Italian aubergine into larger pieces for texture.

Preheat a large saucepan over medium heat and add a good glug of olive oil.

Add the chopped onions, celery, and garlic to the hot pan, sweating them down without browning, until soft.

Add the courgette and aubergine to the pan with a big pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes.

Add 3 tablespoons of dried mixed herbs and cover the pan to steam the vegetables.

Increase the heat slightly and add the vegan mince, stirring to coat it in the flavors.

Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, then add balsamic vinegar and 2 tins of chopped tomatoes, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Cover and let the ragù cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, checking for seasoning.

For the béchamel, melt vegan margarine in a pan, then add equal quantities of plain flour to make a roux, stirring for 1 minute.

Gradually strain the infused soy milk into the roux, whisking until thick and smooth, adding more milk as needed.

Once thick, add a handful of vegan grated cheese and a couple tablespoons of nutritional yeast, then remove from heat.

Check the seasoning of the ragù before assembling the lasagna.

Layer the lasagna by placing sheets in a baking dish, alternating with layers of ragù and béchamel until all ingredients are used.

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