Ingredients
- 1-pound package lasagna noodles (I buy the Barilla ones that do not require cooking first)
Double Recipe Marinara Sauce
1 Recipe Filling
1 Recipe Tofu Ricotta
1 lb. Boca Crumbles or Tofurky Italian Sausage (optional)
16 oz Mozzarella Cheese (optional)
2 oz Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Filling
Makes about 4 cups
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 medium yellow squash, diced
1 bunch spinach, washed, dried, and roughly chopped
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of coarse salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Bring a pot of water with a steamer basket to a boil and preheat your favorite large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and onion. Saute onion for about 7 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Meanwhile, add the spinach to the basket and steam until wilted, approximately 3-5 minutes. While spinach is steaming, add the zucchini, squash and garlic to the onion. Saute approximately 3-5 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and add spinach, s&p, and mix to combine.
Marinara Sauce
Makes about 5 cups
1-2 tbsp olive oil (I love olive oil, but if you want to cut the fat, use less)
4-5 cloves garlic
1 28-oz can Muir Glen Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt (plus another small pinch or so to taste)
Preheat saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the oil and garlic, and saute for about a minute, until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Feel free to cover if you like, I love the smell of it cooking so I never cover mine.
Tofu Ricotta
Makes 3 1/2 cups
1 tub extra-firm tofu
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
Pinch of coarse salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pkg fresh basil leaves, chopped finely
2 tsp olive oil (optional)
In a large bowl, mush the tofu up with your hands until it is crumbly. Add the lemon juice, garlic, s&p, and basil. Mush with hands again squeezing through your fingers until it reaches the consistency of ricotta cheese. This will take about 2-5 minutes. You want it lumpy but cohesive so if it is not sticking together, add a little olive oil.
Description
With Frills At The Edge Of Her Skirts, Filled With Fabulous Zucchini, Squash, And Spinach And Topped With A Tasty, Homemade Marinara Sauce. This Lasagna Is The Luscious Lady Of The Pasta World.
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