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Easy Vegan Lasagna with Chickpea Ricotta

A simple, oil-free vegan lasagna layered with chickpea-based ricotta and sautéed vegetables.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms diced
  • 5-6 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 2 26 oz jars marinara sauce about 6 cups total; use oil-free if following oil-free method
  • 1 batch Vegan Ricotta Cheese prepare separately or ahead of time

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) casserole dish
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the vegan ricotta according to your recipe or use a prepared batch; set aside.
  3. Dice the mushrooms and zucchini.
  4. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the mushrooms for about 3 minutes using 1–3 tablespoons water or vegetable broth for an oil-free method, adding more liquid as needed.
  5. Add the diced zucchini to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add the baby spinach and stir for about 1 minute until slightly wilted; remove from heat and set the vegetable mixture aside.
  7. Spread 1.5 cups of marinara sauce on the bottom of a deep 9" x 13" casserole dish.
  8. Place 4 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  9. Dot half of the vegan ricotta across the noodles in small spoonfuls, then spread half of the sautéed vegetables over the ricotta, and pour 1.5 cups marinara over the layer.
  10. Place 4 more noodles, then add the remaining ricotta and remaining vegetables, then 1.5 cups marinara.
  11. Finish with the last 4 noodles and top with the final 1.5 cups of marinara, ensuring noodles are fully covered with sauce.
  12. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  13. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use oven-ready (no-boil) gluten-free noodles like Jovial or Chickapea if desired.
  • If using regular noodles, cook them al dente according to package directions.
  • You will need about 6 cups marinara sauce total; use homemade or jarred.
  • For an oil-free version, sauté with water or broth and choose an oil-free marinara.
  • Recipe yields 8 large servings (or 10–12 medium).