The classic Lasagna recipe but Vegetarian with soya mince. That Lasagna is super delicious! The first time I made it, I had mixed feelings, as it looked like the usual lasagna with real meat, and my brain couldn’t understand it. If I didn’t cook this lasagna, I would bet it is with meat. I don’t eat meat for more than ten years, and I don’t remember its taste, but I know the smell, and this vegetarian lasagna doesn’t have it. I like it! Even my husband, who is genuinely a meat-lover, liked it. So, if you eat meat or not, you must try this one.
Ingredients for four serves:
- For Bechamel sauce:
- 40g butter
- 40g wheat flour
- 400g milk
- a pinch of salt and pepper, nutmeg
- For soya mince part:
- 100g dry soya mince
- 200g water
- 0,25 tsp salt, 0,25 tsp pepper, 0,25 tsp dry oregano
- 200g Neapolitan sauce (or Marinara sauce)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 8 lasagna lists
- 150g mozzarella cheese
- 150 g cheddar cheese
Some tips before cooking Vegetarian Lasagna with Soya Mince:
- Bechamel sauce. I have a post on how to cook perfect Bechamel sauce so I won’t describe it in detail here.
- Soya mince. I make it from dry soy flakes. Mine have good ingredients, just suya flour, water, and colorant. By the way, Soya is a useful source of plant protein, providing all nine of the essential amino acids we need for growth, repair and functions like immunity.
- Neapolitan sauce. I like precisely Neapolitan sauce in this lasagna as I consist of crushed tomatoes, onion, salt, garlic, thyme, parsley, and black pepper. The classic recipe contains Marinara sauce instead Neapolitan. However, I like the taste of tomatoes and some other veggies in this vegetarian lasagna.
- Lasagna lists. Use ones that don’t need to be soaked before cooking.
- Cheese. I like the mix of Mozzarella and Cheddar. Mozzarella has a neutral flavor, and Cheddar is a bit salt, together, they make a good combination of tastes and colors.
Let’s go to the method!
FAQ:
- Is Soya mince vegan?
Soya mince is a healthy vegetarian and vegan mince option. 100g of soya mince contains 51g of protein. It ensures a good level of protein without the harmful effects of meat.
- How many layers should a lasagna have?
That depends don’t he size of lasagna you wish to make. Mine for 4 portions has 3 layers of each ingredient: soya mince, cheese, Bechamel, and the lasagna lists. So, it’s 12 in total.
- Should I boil lasagne sheets before baking?
No, it’s unnessesary. The lasagna list will be cook during the baking process in the oven, just make sure you cover them with enough amount of sauce or wet ingredients from both sides. E.x. you place mince layer, next Lasagna lists and then Bechamel, this way makes you lost to be full covered in the ingredients that allow to cook lists in the oven.
- What is the difference between béchamel and white sauce?
There is no difference, it’s just two names of the same sauce. Bechamel also called “White sauce” due to its color.
- How long does it take to cook lasagne?
About 35 minutes at the oven with temperature 180°C.
How to make Vegetarian Lasagna with Soya Mince?
First, let’s prepare the soya mince. Soak 100g of soya mince in 200g of warm water for 15 mins, so it becomes wet and soft. Add 0,25 tsp of salt, 0,25 tsp of black pepper, and 0,25 tsp dry oregano. Mix.
Place a pan on medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, soya mince, mix and let it fry a bit.
Add Neapolitan sauce. Mix all together, and let it simmer for 2 mins. Stir occasionally. The mince part is ready, set it aside.
Prepare the Bechamel sauce.
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
Turn on the oven to 180°C, and let’s assemble the lasagna.
Spread some Bechamel sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
Then, place two lasagna lists.
Then spread the soya mince on the lasagna lists, so the mince fully covered the lists. Add cheese mix as the next layer.
Cover the cheese layer with the lasagna lists, then Bechamel sauce, then cheese, and mince again. Repeat till you run out of the ingredients. I received 3 layers of suya mince.
Finish with a layer of lasagna lists, Bechamel, and cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and put it into the oven for 25 mins. Then take off the foil and bake 10 mins more.
Your Vegetarian Lasagna is ready to serve! Cut it, place it on the plates and enjoy!
Vegetarian Lasagna with Soya Mince
Ingredients
Soya mince part
- 100 g dry soya mince
- 200 g water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp dry oregano
- 200 g Neapolitan sauce (or Marinara sauce)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Bechamel sauce
- 40 g butter
- 40 g wheat flour
- 400 g milk
- a pinch of salt, pepper, nutmeg
Other ingredients
- 8 lasagna lists
- 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 150 g cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Let's prepare the soya mince. Soak 100g of soya mince in 200g of warm water for 15 mins, so it becomes wet and soft. Add 0,25 tsp of salt, 0,25 tsp of black pepper, and 0,25 tsp dry oregano. Mix.
- Place a pan on medium heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, soya mince, mix and let it fry a bit. Add Neapolitan sauce. Mix all together, and let it simmer for 2 mins. Stir occasionally. The mince part is ready, set it aside.
- Prepare the Bechamel sauce.
- Turn on the oven to 180°C, and let's assemble the lasagna. Spread some Bechamel sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Then, place two lasagna lists. Then spread the soya mince on the lasagna lists, so the mince fully covered the lists. Add cheese mix as the next layer. Cover the cheese layer with the lasagna lists, then Bechamel sauce, then cheese, and mince again. Repeat till you run out of the ingredients. I received 3 layers of suya mince. Finish with a layer of lasagna lists, Bechamel, and cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and put it into the oven for 25 mins. Then take off the foil and bake for 10 mins more. Your Vegetarian Lasagna is ready to serve! Cut it, place it on the plates and enjoy!
Vegetarian Lasagna with Soya Mince