Creamy Lasagna Bolognese

Name: Creamy Lasagna Bolognese
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Bolognese Sauce Ingredients; 1 cup of quinoa; 8 ounces of white button mushrooms; 1/2 onion; 3 cloves of garlic; 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon of fennel seed (optional); 1 teaspoon of oregano; 1 teaspoon of dried basil; 14 ounces of diced tomatoes; 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of pepper; 1 teaspoon of brown or white sugar or maple syrup; 1/4 cup of dry red wine (optional); Béchamel Sauce Ingredients; 1/4 cup of onion; 1/4 cup of vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon of olive oil; 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups of cashew cream or almond milk; 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; Pasta Ingredients; 9 sheets of whole wheat lasagna noodles

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:40min

I love lasagna. It is one of my favorite comfort food to eat because it looks like you slaved for hours and hours on it when in reality, you just whipped it together in about 45 minutes. I used to make my lasagna using cashew-ricotta cheese, but lately, I've been craving a creamier cheese substitute. I was researching recipes when it occurred to me that a vegan béchamel–AKA white sauce– could solve all of my problems. A classic white sauce is delicious. Chefs often weigh the sauce down with loads of cheese, but the delicate flavor is amazing on its own. Creamy, rich, and full of savory flavor, this sauce is the perfect vegan substitute for a thick cheese sauce. The best part is you don't need nutritional yeast or apple cider vinegar to give it a rich flavor. You only need one seasoning–nutmeg! I make my béchamel a little differently to reduce added fat, but you won't notice. I promise. This lasagna is hearty, creamy, and will satisfy every Italian dish craving you could ever have.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:11:55 GMT