Lasagna

This is such a comfort food in our house! Pasta is always a big hit & if you are starting to dabble in healthier alternatives to meat this is a great recipe to start your family out with! It will satisfy any meat lover our there.
Make your sauce ahead of time:

3 28 oz cans of diced tomatoes
3 cloves garlic
2 yellow onions chopped small
3/4 empty tomato can of water
1 can tomato paste
2 Tbsp Basil
1 Tbsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Summer savory
2 Tbsp organic cane sugar

Add all ingredients and cook on low 4-5 hours

*Optional add in 2 C dehydrated TVP in the last 30 minutes to make it a meat sauce 

Slow Cooker Method:

Add all ingredients except TVP and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add TVP in in the last 30 minutes. TVP will be ready within 5 but I like to keep it in the sauce longer so it can absorb as much flavor as possible.

Lasagna noodles
Veggies for filling. I use : spinach, mushrooms & sometimes zucchini or eggplant

Optional tofu cream:

1 block of 16 oz firm tofu
1 medium onion chopped roughly
1/2 tsp sage, oregano, basil, thyme
3 garlic cloves
1 C of vegetable broth
Salt to taste

Add onion, garlic & 1/2 C broth together & cook until it is translucent. Add in spices & other 1/2 C of broth cooking on low for about 10-15 minutes until the onions soak up all of the flavor of the broth.

Transfer the onions & tofu to a blender or food processor ( the high the power the better so it almost appears “whipped”). Blend well & put in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to mix well. Add in salt to taste

Preheat oven to 400 F. Spread lasagna noodles in glass pan and cover with tofu cream and then sauce. Then add a layer of vegetables then start over again with the noodles. I usually do 3 layers but this will depend on how deep your pan is.  Top with shredded soy cheese (I use okanagan). Cover with tin foil & cook for 45-60 minutes or until vegetables are soft. The last 10 minutes remove tin foil to allow the top to brown.

Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows the ingredients to set & makes it easier for cutting & serving.