Total Time
90 min
Servings
6 people
Level
medium
Rating
This vibrant lasagna layers caramelized roasted summer vegetables with a creamy, homemade cashew ricotta and zesty basil pesto. It offers a fresh, herbaceous twist on the classic heavy baked pasta, making it perfect for a hearty yet wholesome plant-based meal.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and eggplant with olive oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until tender.
Drain the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and 1/2 cup fresh water. Blend until smooth and creamy to create the 'ricotta'.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Place a layer of noodles over the sauce. Spread a portion of the cashew ricotta over the noodles, then top with a layer of roasted vegetables and dollops of pesto.
Add a handful of fresh spinach, then top with marinara sauce. Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta, veggies, pesto, spinach, sauce) until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce on top.
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the noodles are tender. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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