Best 2 Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna Recipes

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Are you looking to indulge in a rich and flavorful creamy vegan mushroom lasagna? This dish combines the decadent texture of creamy sauce, hearty mushrooms, and tender lasagna sheets for a satisfying and delectable meal. Whether you are a seasoned vegan cook or new to plant-based cuisine, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a creamy vegan mushroom lasagna that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA



Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, for greasing the baking dish
All-purpose flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature
1 3/4 cups whole milk, at room temperature
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups grated Pecorino Romano
2 cups shredded mozzarella
Two 5-ounce bags baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/4 packed cup chopped fresh basil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 recipe Fresh Pasta, recipe follows, or nine 8- by 5-inch fresh lasagna noodles
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2 cups cake flour
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
4 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9- by 13- by 1-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Set aside.
  • For the vegetables: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the mushrooms, onions, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and any liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 20 minutes.
  • For the sauce: In a heavy-bottomed 5-quart saucepan, bring the cream, milk and flour to a simmer over medium heat, whisking constantly for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the Pecorino and the mozzarella. Whisk until the cheeses have melted and the sauce is smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the spinach, basil, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Add the mushroom mixture to the sauce and stir to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Cut the Fresh Pasta dough in quarters and press flat. Run each piece of pasta dough several times through a pasta-rolling machine adjusting the setting each time until the pasta is about 1/16-inch thick. Cut the pasta into six 12- by 4-inch rectangles (reserve any pasta trimmings for another use). The pasta dough can also be rolled out by hand. Cut the chilled dough into quarters and using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until 1/8 to 1/16-inch thick.
  • Spread 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 2 sheets of pasta on top in a single layer. Spread 2 cups of the sauce over the pasta sheets. Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta sheets and sauce, ending with the sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil and bake until the filling is bubbling and the top is golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
  • Place the cake flour, all-purpose flour, egg yolks and salt in a food processor. Pulse to combine. With the machine running, gradually add the oil then 1/3 to 1/2 cup water until the mixture forms a dough (the dough should stick together if pinched between your fingers). If necessary, add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time if the dough is too dry.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Gather the dough into a ball and knead until the dough is smooth, 5 to 8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

CREAMY VEGAN MUSHROOM LASAGNA



Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna image

I've definitely enjoyed some pretty great plant-based lasagnas at restaurants where the chef swaps in vegetables for the noodles. But when I make lasagna at home, I want it to be as close as possible to the kind I grew up with. It has to be saucy and hearty. It has to spend some serious time in the oven. And, most important, it has to have noodles! This recipe checks all of those boxes and is just as delicious as the real thing.

Provided by Jessica Murnane

Categories     HarperCollins     Vegetarian     Vegan     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mushroom     Lasagna     Pasta     Tomato     Spinach     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Olive, grape seed, or coconut oil, or veggie broth for sautéing
3 garlic cloves, minced
16 ounces mushrooms, chopped (you can use a mix of different mushrooms)
1 tablespoon tamari or coconut aminos
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for a few hours (overnight is best), drained
1 cup veggie broth
2 big handfuls spinach
10 ounces gluten-free lasagna noodles (I use Tinkyada's brown rice version)
4 cups marinara sauce, store-bought (a 32-oz jar) or homemade
Nutritional yeast (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • In a large skillet, heat a glug of oil or veggie broth over medium. When the pan is hot, add the garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant. This will take about a minute. Add the mushrooms, tamari, and thyme. Cook, stirring every minute or so, for 6 to 8 minutes or until the mushrooms release their water and a little broth starts to form.
  • Combine the cashews and veggie broth in a high-speed blender and blend until the mixture is completely smooth. This might take up to 5 minutes, depending on the speed and power of your blender. Pour the cashew sauce into the pan with the mushrooms. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for a couple minutes to let the sauce thicken, stirring frequently. Throw in the spinach and stir for another minute.
  • Prepare the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Make sure to do this after your mushroom sauce is ready to go, so the noodles don't sit for too long and start sticking together.
  • Spread a third of the marinara sauce on the bottom of an 8-by-11-inch baking dish. Add a layer of noodles. Cover the noodles with half of the mushroom cream. Add a layer of noodles. Use another third of the marinara to cover these noodles. Add the remaining mushroom cream. Add the last layer of noodles and cover it with the remaining marinara sauce.
  • Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil, add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast over the top, if you like, and bake for another 15 minutes. Let the lasagna rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of mushrooms. This will give your lasagna a more complex flavor. Some good options include cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms until they are browned and tender. This will help to develop their flavor and add a nice texture to the lasagna.
  • Use a creamy vegan bechamel sauce. This will help to bind the lasagna together and make it extra creamy and delicious.
  • Layer the lasagna with thin sheets of pasta. This will help to ensure that the lasagna cooks evenly.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

This Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with simple ingredients and is easy to make. The creamy bechamel sauce and the variety of mushrooms give this lasagna a rich and complex flavor. The thin sheets of pasta help to ensure that the lasagna cooks evenly. And the bubbly, golden brown crust is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you are a vegan or not, you are sure to love this lasagna.

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