What to make for dinner. Isn’t that the struggle?
Well struggle no more, friends, because 10-ingredient Vegan Lasagna Eggplant Roll-Ups are here (and they’re crazy delicious)!
This recipe is inspired by my all-time favorite Italian dish – Lasagna!
Have you ever contemplated what your “last meal” would be if you had to choose? It’s a tough call for me, being that I love all food. But forced to decide, I think lasagna would rise to the top of the list. It’s classy soul food stuffed with fresh herbs and robust flavor.
Origins of Lasagna
Perhaps like many of you, we were under the impression that lasagna originated in Italy. Turns out, its origin history is more complicated!
Some say the concept originated in ancient Greece where layered dough sheets (called laganon) were cut into strips and baked. Others claim it resembles a Roman dish recorded in a cookbook in the 1st century AD. And still others place its origin in England or Italy in the 14th century, where cookbooks describe the concept of layering cheese and pasta in a dish and baking it. (source)
But it wasn’t until the 16th century that tomato-based versions were recorded that more closely resembles today’s lasagna. Those versions came from Italy. So to everyone who ever contributed to the invention of lasagna, we’re forever grateful!
This version starts with a tofu “ricotta” filling that’s comprised of simple ingredients, such as:
Tofu
Lemon Juice
Nutritional Yeast
Fresh Basil + Dried Oregano
Olive Oil
Salt + Pepper
Vegan Parmesan Cheese (aka fairy dust)
This creamy combo comes together quick (5 minutes!) and adds some serious staying power to these rolls – 6 grams protein per serving!
Look at that goodness. I want to put it on everything, STAT.
Instead of traditional lasagna noodles I opted for thinly sliced eggplant to add more veggie power and keep these babes gluten free!
To help them achieve a slightly roasted flavor and soft texture, I simply par-baked them for 15 minutes. Then all that’s left to do is add the filling for one seriously delicious and healthy meal.
All in all this dish requires 10 ingredients and roughly 1 hour start to finish! That’s my kind of dinner.
I think you’re going to love these rolls. They’re:
Incredibly filling
Veggie-packed
Protein-rich
Savory
Comforting
& Simply delicious
This would make the perfect weeknight meal when you want something a little extra special. It would also be great for impressing guests, especially a vegan / gluten free crowd. Bonus? They reheat well the next day for leftovers (hello, lunch upgrade).
We hope you love this recipe! If you try it, let us know how it goes. Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it #minimalistbaker on Instagram so I can come stalk your feed and leave embarrassing comments.
Cheers, friends! Thanks for following along and supporting what we do.
Eggplant Lasagna Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggplants (sliced into 12 1/4-inch slices lengthwise* // OR 12 lasagna noodles, boiled)
TOFU FILLING
- 2 medium lemons, juiced
- 1 12- ounce block extra-firm tofu (drained and pressed dry for 10 minutes)
- 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 3-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ~1/2 tsp each salt + pepper
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
FOR SERVING
- Vegan parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cups favorite marinara/red sauce (here’s mine!)
- Fresh basil (optional // chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (218 C).
- Salt eggplant slices on both sides and arrange in a colander in the sink to remove excess water/bitterness for 15 minutes. (If using lasagna noodles, boil, drain and set aside.)
- Rinse salted eggplant slices well and dry thoroughly between two clean absorbent towels. Lay a baking sheet on top and place something heavy on top to absorb excess moisture.
- Arrange slices on 1-2 baking sheets in an even layer and bake oven for 13-15 minutes. Set aside and reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 C).
- While eggplant is baking, add all tofu filling ingredients to a food process or blender and pulse to combine, scraping down sides as needed. You are looking for a semi-pureed mixture with bits of basil still intact. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper for flavor, nutritional yeast for cheesiness, and lemon juice for brightness.
- Pour about 1/2-1/3 of the marinara sauce into an 8×8 baking dish (or similar sized dish) and reserve rest of sauce for topping / serving. Set aside.
- Scoop generous amounts (about 3 Tbsp) of ricotta filling onto each eggplant slice or lasagna noodle and roll up. Place seam side down in the sauce-lined baking dish. Continue until all filling and noodles or eggplant strips are used up. Pour more sauce down the center of the rolls for extra flavor (see photo).
- Bake for 15-23 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and warm and the top of the rolls are very slightly browned.
- Serve immediately with additional vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Leftovers keep for a couple of days, though best when fresh.
Notes
*2 lemons make ~1/3 cup juice.
*Adapted from my vegan stuffed shells. Feel free to add sautéed veggies to the filling mixture for more fiber / nutrients. My favorite is sautéed zucchini.
*Tofu inspiration from Whole Foods.
*Eggplant inspiration from Food Network.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with the lesser amount of oil and marinara and with 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese per 12 rolls.
Tania Evans says
Yay! I am going to make this tonight, I have had my eye on this recipe for a minute. I am going to make a few adjustments as I am not a big fan of tofu, I plan to sub the filling with a cashew ricotta that I plan to whip up as I go {basically sub your tofu with soaked cashews instead, and some garlic and fresh chives} :) I am also going to slice zucchini in the same fashion as the eggplant and just layer them, for more veggie power, and add some spinach. Wish me luck. Always such a fan of your vegan recipes! Super inspiring :)
Claudine says
This came out amazing! I used zucchini as well because I can’t eat eggplant. It was a hit!
Alexis says
Hi Dana! Can I use soft the ricotta? I acquired some from my mom and I find a way to use it up that isn’t in soup (it being summer and all). Thanks in advance!
Hi Alexis! I haven’t tried making this one with soft ricotta, but its worth a try! Hope this helps!
Rachel tabush says
I have a ninja blender, like the smoothie kind, would that work for the ricotta?
Yes, that should work!
Michele Hutchins says
I know this is an older post but I really wanted to thank you for this recipe. I made it last night and it blew me away. My son and I are dairy free due to protein allergy and lactose intolerance respectively. Not having cheesy dishes, or finding an acceptable substitute, has been a challenge with my very Italian husband. This was a winner all around. I did add mozzarella to the rolls for hubs and daughter because they can but I was in love just with that ricotta! And the eggplant beat noodles any day of the week. I can’t wait to make it again and to try it in different recipes. I think next time I may even try a double batch and freeze one before baking. Just so I can have it when I want on short notice ?
Again, thank you very much. I have really missed these kinds of dishes and am grateful for such a delicious new way to enjoy them.
Rebecca says
Just made the tofu ricotta. It’s amazing! I had my doubts, but the mouthfeel is spot on. Used only one lemon for the block, and to be honest, I’ll probably use just half of a juiced lemon next time. I can’t wait to put a dollop of this over some spaghetti squash once it gets finished roasting!
Andy says
Will this work with firma tofu?
Yes.
Bailey says
Has anyone tried freezing this? I want to make a big batch for a party.
Thanks for this recipe ! Ive made this twice now and im just so impressed every time!
Daniel Rabourn says
We had this tonight and it was amazing. We are carnivores, but enjoy eating meatless a few nights a week.
3 CHANGES:
1) Substituted Cashew and Cauliflower for the tofu.
2) Added a thin layer of minced onion/portobello/sweet red pepper
3) Sprinkled with red pepper flakes.
I will make this again for sure!
Thanks for the recipe.
Cali says
When you bake the eggplant the first time do you have to use oil??
Thanks!
Hi! You slice the eggplant first, then salt it, then rinse, drain and dry it – as instructed. Then, drizzle it with a little olive oil and par bake it. Just follow the instructions and you should be good!
Eve says
We made this tonight (with the eggplant) and it was fabulous!
Gizem Altheimer says
This was absolutely delicious! I usually don’t like too much lemon in “cheesy” vegan recipes, so I only used about 1 tbsp of lemon juice. It turned out perfect, the ricotta tasted a lot like cheese, even to my non-vegan husband. They also look really cute.
The only problem (which was totally my fault, not the recipe’s), was that I was unsure how long to leave the eggplants in the oven for before rolling them, so I took them out too early – they were still a bit tough. Make sure those are pretty much cooked before rolling them up with the cheese!
I will definitely be making these again! Would love to try wrapping in zucchini like many of the commenters suggested.
Pam bemis says
we are new to the vegan diet. this was excellent. loved it. will make again and again. thank you. I will but the cookbook.
andréanne says
Delicious lasagna!! :)
we added muchrooms on top for serving!!
thank you!!
Jackie says
This recipe is easy and delicious! The only alteration that I made was to add a lot of garlic powder, and that made it perfect for me.
Carmel says
Do you think adding cashew cream to the ricotta would be worthwhile, or does the tofu hold up well enough on its own? I want to emulate “creaminess” the best I can.
Hi! I haven’t tried doing that but if you give it a try, let me know how it goes! Happy cooking!
Shakura says
Again, a great and tasty recipe! However, I enjoyed the dish more with zucchini!
Erica says
I tried making this recipe and my tofu filling tasted super lemony, although I only used one lemon which amounted to less than 1/3c. It made the whole dish taste very strange. Any tips for next time? Is the cheese supposed to taste like this? I’ve never had vegan cheese before so am new to most of these flavors.
Hmm, was your lemon fresh? Sounds like it was either bad or you just don’t like as much lemon as I recommend. So maybe next time scale back a little!
Carrie says
Can this be made up ahead of time and then baked later?
Yes! Up to a couple days.
Anna says
I am planning on making this recipe this weekend for a family member who is gluten free and vegan, of which I am neither. Can I make the “ricotta” filling in advance and then assemble them day of without hurting the flavor/texture too much? Also, where can I find ingredients like vegan parmesan? Thank you!
Yes! That’ll work. Vegan parmesan recipe is easy and can be found here!
Meghan Willis says
Hi,
Just finished my leftover eggplant rollups and they were even better the second time around! My husband who really doesn’t like eggplant- thought this was a delicious dish and couldn’t believe the filling was not ricotta cheese. He requested that this recipe go into our regular rotation. Will be a great meal to feed our vegan daughter and the many other vegetarians in the family. I did bulk up the filling with sauteed peppers, onions and the rest of the eggplant that couldn’t be made into strips for the rollups. Love your website!
Chloé Larivière says
Beautiful recipe like always ! Thank you
grace says
Amazing turn out!!! I followed your recipe exactly and then proceeded to add vegan mozzarella cheese atop everything. It all baked beautifully and deliciously. My new favorite dish (I can make)!
Betsy says
This tofu ricotta is RIGHT. I love it when I can use my food processor for 2 things without cleaning it out in between; first I made the parmesan (another WOW) and then got pulsing the ricotta.
Word to the wise – wait a few minutes for the eggplant to cool before stuffing and rolling! In my excitement to chow, I burned my lil’ digits. Worth it, though.
Diana says
OMG. This was insane. Most delicious thing ever. I love this website. I have made easily 10-20 recipes from you in the last 5 months and they were all amazing. Like best website ever.
Yay! Thanks Diana! xoxo
Christine says
Just made this tonight while trying to figure out how to use up an eggplant! So delicious. I eat a lot of tofu but never in this form so I was a bit hesitant about it- but I can honestly say I wouldn’t have known it isn’t ricotta if I wasn’t the one who prepared it! I used my own slow-cooker marinara and chopped up some sautéed zucchini and bell pepper which I diced and put on top while it baked.
The one thing I found a bit difficult was cutting the eggplant into the right width slices. Might be time to buy a mandolin!
Sara Rivera says
Amazing, my vegan stepson and his girlfriend loved it! Honestly I was worried when I was making the stuffing because it didn’t taste that great, even after I added a little more salt & pepper as well as some Lemmon pepper because I love it. But after baked it tasted great, I was told it was the best part. Dana you are awesome! Every recipe I try of yours is great and the best part healthy!
Beth says
I’ve recently gone vegan ( and gluten free for health reasons) and my husband has been struggling with feeling full and the prospect of giving up my cheesey aubergine bake. Well. He just scoffed 6 rolls and wanted more!
This was really easy to make. I actually made all the bits in stages today and I could see I’d have a little ricotta left over so I cooked myself stuffed portobello mushrooms for lunch. (I used to love Silton stuffed mushrooms so wanted to try subbing it for something!)
Just a teeny bit of tamari sauce (or soy sauce) in the mushroom and then stuffed it full of the tofu ricotta. Baked at the same time as the aubergine so just 15 minutes. It was divine! I don’t think I will miss cheese at all. Thank you Dana, your recipes are literally changing my life ?
So kind! Thanks for sharing, Beth!
Savannah Geiger says
Can I use cannellini beans instead of tofu? I thought these beans would have a similar texture to extra firm tofu. The grocery store near me doesn’t have tofu and I am craving lasagna like crazy. Plus I have a perfect eggplant that I’d like to eat :)
Bethany says
I made it tonight with chickpeas and it worked splendidly!! I feel confident that cannellini beans would work well. : )
Noelle J says
Would this freeze okay? It’s just me at my house and I don’t want any to go to waste. Thanks!
Margaret says
Wow, thank god I didn’t use TWO lemons or 1/3 cup in the filling. I used one and it was still wayyyyyy too sour. I had the throw it out. I like the Parmesan idea but cashews are a little sweet, I’d try a different nut next time. Over all though, cute idea!
ms.meenie says
Can you substitute the tofu for anything else? My sister no longer eats anything soy related, and I would love to try and make this sometime because eggplant dishes are one of our favorites!
Bethany says
Hi ms. meenie, I just wanted to let you know that I made the tofu ricotta filling tonight with chickpeas instead of tofu and it was fantastic!! I was so excited because my sister also doesn’t eat soy anymore and I am always looking for new recipes that will work for her. Anyways, chick peas worked perfectly! Also, I have made the original ricotta filling for this recipe in the past with tofu which was also delicious. I haven’t been making it with the eggplant just using the filling for lasagna with noddles and sauce.
Betsy says
Can you make this recipe a day ahead and refrigerate before baking? Or does the eggplant get soggy? Thanks!
I think you could – up to a couple days- but it’s best if you can prepare it fresh.
Haley says
I have tried eggplant, zucchini and regular vegan lasagnes of types from a variety of sources. This is by far the best. The sauce you linked in the recipe is hands down the best marinara sauce I have ever had. It will by my go to recipe for pizza sauce and lasagne from now on.
Traci says
My husband and I have been vegan for a little over 2 years now and of course my family doesn’t get it. It’s year we hosted Christmas Eve dinner and made this and a baked ziti with the left over ricotta and everyone loved it! Even my picky 13 year old nephew! It was delicious, even as left overs the next day.
DianeB says
I made this last night for dinner and all I can say is WOWZA!!!! I added finely diced and sauteed onions and mushrooms to the tofu ricotta and topped the dish with Daiya mozzarella. I will be making this one frequently, as it was way easier than traditional lasagna, but just as satisfying. Dana, this is the second recipe of yours I’ve tried and you are a genius in the kitchen!!!! I finally have recipes that can accomodate my food allergies (gluten, eggs, dairy) but are super-delicious…I cannot wait for your cookbook and have it on preorder. FYI..serving your peanut butter pie at Christmas dinner today. YUM!!!
Linda says
Hey Dana, a bunch of bloggers are finding that their content has been stolen and re-published (with no credit) on FareWell.io. I just went on their homepage and saw your recipe there; I thought you’d want to know.
On the positive side, these look amazing! I wouldn’t feel guilty having thirds or fourths of this with the eggplant as the wrapper ;)
Thanks Linda! Will check.
Sri says
Dana, could I skip the nutritional yeast for the tofu mixture? Will it impact the outcome? if yes, any alternatives to it? Thanks!
Sara says
Made this tonight using rice noodles. It tasted ok before I baked it – after it was just not good…the texture with the sauce didn’t marry well together. Sorry:-(
Susanna says
How can you comment negatively if you changed her whole recipe?
Tonya says
Made this tonight for supper and it was amazing!!! Thank so much for sharing your recipes!!
Melissa Lemire says
I tried this. Thank you so much.
Christina Taylor says
How well does this freeze?
Kathryn says
Thank you so much for this recipe! Your recent 15 amazing vegan dinners guide has been invaluable – I’m vegan but recently have had to go onto a very restricted elimination diet to figure out some allergies for the next couple of weeks. I was wondering what I could make and panicking, but everything on your list was not only suitable but absolutely delicious – so thank you so much!
Rebecca says
I was short of time (and ingredients) and have just used houmous as a filling – really yummy! I also made my own tomato sauce (tinned tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil and seasoning, puréed) – very yummy indeed!
Ana says
Just wondering: it says to preheat for 425 but then says to bake at 375. Am I missing something?
Nell says
This turned out great. Although I was not too sure, when I tasted the filling. But once baked…delicious! Will make this again. Thank you. :)
Saumya says
Love this “cheese” can you freeze it or will the texture get ruined?
I think it would affect the texture negatively, but if you give it a try let me know!
Jcb says
Since I am vegan SOS, i made this without the oil drizzle and it turned out fine. I cheated and used Kite Hill ricotta which is soy free, to which I added oregano and basil as you recommended. It was a hit and am making it again with zucchini instead of eggplant because that is what I have on hand. Thanks for an easy, tasty recipe that is flexible.
Haven’t tried Kite Hill, but want to! Did you like it?
Jcb says
Yes, it worked very well in the roll ups. It was firm and rather crumbly so when I added the basil and oregano, I also added a splash of almond milk, then mashed it all with a fork and it was perfect. Not only is it vegan but soy free and gluten free with no additives…..just almonds, salt and cultures. So much healthier than the tofutti stuff.
Ann says
These are FABULOUS! Made a batch last weekend and have been eating leftovers all week – I actually think they taste better after marinating in the fridge for a day or so. Will endeavor to take photos next time around – this first try was a little messier than planned.
Moneca says
I have to say I am absolutely in love with your website. I’ve turned to it numerous times in the past several months since stumbling upon it looking for a vegan dish which I cannot remember now- maybe ratatouille? Since then I have made so many dishes and have spread the word of your wonderful vegan adaptations which I take pride in re-creating to taste like its original savory meat/dairy counterparts, and I’ve stunned several people with them. Yet, I have not commented on them to let you know how much I LOVE your recipes, pictures, etc.!
The other day I made this, and instead of roll-ups I layered the eggplant slices like traditional lasagna noodles. And the “ricotta” mixture- no words. Just YUM.
Erica says
Made this with much smaller eggplants but with the method and ingredients all the same….just had much more than 11-12. I think it ended up being 25 rolls ups. Not one was left behind. Huge hit! 10/10 Would make again. When I was putting them in the oven I was certain I was going to have leftovers for a couple days but nope! The family kept going back for seconds, thirds, and fourths. Delicious and Beautiful!
Lindsey says
Love this recipe! Had a hard time rolling them though so I just made it into lasagna. Also added garlic cause I can’t go without garlic in anything Italian!
Seema says
My husband and I made these last night and they were delicious, especially that tofu filling (which we also used as a sauce for some roasted potatoes we were making at the same time) — wow.
Two minor suggestions. First, I think the step of drizzling olive oil on the eggplants before par-baking is missing (at least in the print-friendly version I used). I almost did it anyway, but didn’t because it wasn’t in the instructions I didn’t and our eggplants were a little tough because of it (although still delicious). Second, I wasn’t sure what size eggplants to use. We used two large eggplants and had way more than 12 slices, so I’m assuming they should be medium sized?
Thanks for a great recipe!
Melis says
I tried this. My husband and I loved it! I’m already a big fan of eggplant but that tofu filling was mind blowing! Anyways, thanks a lot for this deliciousness!
ashley says
im making these rollups tonight but instead of making my own ricotta i had some tofutti vegan ricotta so i just used that. I will let you know how it turns out its in the oven now. also i made your all in one bowl vegan choc. cake and all my coworkers loved they couldn’t even tell it was vegan!!!!
Chrissy says
I wanted to make this as a 1-2 serving dish as its just me at home. Would I just cut all the measurements in half? I know sometimes that ruins the flavor for some reason.
Thanks!!
No, that would work fine!
eva faith says
YUMMMM!! I switched this recipe up a little and made it into a regular lasagne. I Did 2 layers of zucchini and 1 layer of eggplant, alternating sauce and your AMAZINGGG tofu ricotta! It cooked for 45 min. Almost all of my family devoured it. Even my 7 yr old brother who was told that the lasagna was like “normal lasagna” with pasta and cheese, ya know. He had noo idea he was being fed actual vegetables and tofu. I honestly like this lasagna better than the one i grew up with, shh don’t tell my mom. But my mom actually said it was better than hers so… also had a little left over the next day and for some reason it tasted even better! Had extra ricotta too and saving it to put on salads and such. Thanks for the great recipes and inspiration! I am 15 and have been vegan for 2 months now! It was hard at first being the only one in my family, but thanks to you i helped incorporate vegan dishes for my whole family!
Yay! Thanks for sharing!!
Kelly says
I made this last night and it was heavenly! Even my non-vegan fiancé loved it. Thank you for another awesome recipe!
Whoop! Two wins for fiance-approved. Thanks for sharing!
Kate says
Dana,
Much love to you for sharing these marvelous recipes. Looking forward to your cookbook release. I have made this dish twice. My husband, who is generally skeptical about vegan dishes, LOVED it. I mean scrapping his plate loved it. I just had the leftovers for lunch and it was still good two days later.
Thanks kate! Glad I could help your skeptic husband be swayed a little toward plant power, even it just for one meal! Thanks for sharing!
Donna Stewart says
Absolutely LOVED this recipe. I made it tonight and got 6 servings out of it. I plan to eat this for lunch for the next few days….and I know I won’t regret it! Thank you.
So great! Thanks for sharing, Donna!
Lori says
Love your recipes! I really want to try this, but I just noticed that the Vegan parmesan cheese is made with cashews, which my son is allergic to. (I know, huge bummer since it’s a base for SO many healthy recipes.) Anyway, do you have any ideas for a nut-free sub? TIA!
I’ve heard brazil nuts also work well. Otherwise, hemp seeds or maybe even sunflower seeds! Also, almonds if he can!
Alana says
I just made these for dinner and they were absolutley DELICIOUS! I’ve never had a vegan cheese that was so ridiculously yummy and not “wow I’m eating vegan cheese” thought-invoking. Thank you so much for your recipes, they’re all devine! Can’t wait to try more!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Alana! xoxo
Laura says
Oh goodness! Tried this recipe tonight, and that ricotta is aaaaamazing! My hubby and I are making the transition to a much more plant-based lifestyle, and your recipes have been such an inspiration! Thank you for your creativity and simplicity! Can’t wait until you next book.
Thanks Laura! xoxo
Sherri says
Dana, you’re the best! I did this recipe but sub the tofu with seitan(meat substitute) that I made my self. I minced the seitan with olive oil and stuff.
My mom loved it
Alexandra Longbottom says
This is the best dairy-free cheese sub i have had to date. I couldn’t stop eating it out of the bowl. Thank you for this. I miss cheese so much and this is a perfect sub!
Mandy says
Leftover tofu ricotta atop a nice slice of your easy whole wheat bread is a DIVINE lunch!
Holly says
I made manicotti with the ricotta. So delicious, It almost never made it into the manicotti shells, I kept eating from the bowl!
melanie says
making this for my vegan Easter dinner with my family…looks incredible! I will let you know how it goes over with the “non-vegans”– I adore eggplant and have no doubt it will be absolutely delish!
Sean says
hello … i guess i am just ignorant, but what is “par-baked” and how long is it … i tried to google it and it only gave me how to do it with bread and dough… how long did you “par-bake” it …. did you cut them first before you par-baked it? thanks …. looking forward to making this soon!
It just means bake it long enough to make it soft but not fully baked. You slice the eggplant first, then salt it, then rinse, drain and dry it – as instructed. Then, drizzle it with a little olive oil and par bake it. Just follow the instructions and you should be good! Best of luck.
Serena says
How long would you say vegan parm lasts in the fridge?
I’d say at least 1 month!
Eva says
Out of all the recipes I’ve tried from your site, this was my fav! The tofu ricotta filling was just DIVINE! Total staple in our household! Thanks Dana!!
Hannah says
All of your recipes are awesome, but this one is seriously one of the best. The ricotta is absolutely to die for! It’s definitely going into my rotation. While slugging through estates reading (I totally get John’s law school misery) it dawned on me…that killer ricotta would make an awesome calzone!! Can’t wait!
Kate says
Brilliant! What a hit. Creamy and decadent don’t always go with healthy. In fact I would use the tofu filling as a dip or in salads or as a spread additionally. I just added garlic to the recipe. Bravo again!
Constance says
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I followed all your instructions closely and it turned out beautifully. Non-vegan husband and neighbor approved! Your site is an amazing resource, I’ve been going through your savory recipes and they’ve all been winners so far! I love that it’s mostly vegan but not completely, it’s exactly how my family eats! Thank you so much!
So kind! Glad you and your family have been enjoying the recipes, Constance!
Kelly says
Eggplant lasagna is in the oven and my mouth is already watering! 2 questions: my eggplant fell apart after being pre-baked any advice? And I have leftover ricotta stuffing. Any good ideas as to where to use the leftovers. I could just eat it up by itself it’s so good!! Thanks fellow Portlander
Hmm, maybe it was sliced too thin? As for the leftover filling, add it on top of pizza, or even on sandwiches as a spread! It’s an awesome addition to any Italian dish. Good luck Kelly!
dbk says
I was all set to say, “Great, another recipe for vegetarians that’s all full of cheese”, and then I read it. Now I can’t wait to try it. That ricotta deal could fill a lot of gaps. I don’t have any issues with pasta, so I’ll make it with traditional noodles, but I love eggplant parm, so now I can do it without cheese. Thanks!
Jen says
This rocked my world and somewhere out there a wheel of parmesan is thanking me for sparing it a slow cooked fate ;) By far the best tofu-vegan-lasagna I have made. Yet another hit! Thank you!
Anna says
This looks great! Dana, I don’t eat tofu, what could you recommend as a filling instead of it? Thanks.
Camilla says
I made them tonight and loved them. I added sauted onion and fresh baby-spinach to the “ricotta”.
Soooooo goooood!!! The dish tastes extremely decadent, but is quite the opposite if you look at the ingredient list. Five stars!! So far I loved all your recipes I have tried.
Jennifer says
This was my first Vegan meal. I loved it and am less scared to try other vegan recipes now. Thank you!
Elena @ GiftaholicWorld says
No way! Eggplant lasagna, are you kidding me? This is genius. Not really a vegan but obsessing with eggplant and eggplant inspired recipe. Thank you so much dear for showing us a wonderful dish.
Shana says
I am making this right now! The ricotta filling is very luxurious and would double as a great vegetable dip. Is it ok to use your pictures with photo credit and link up to your blog for the recipe?
Sure! See our about page for more details on recipe / photo sharing.
Motte says
yum. simply yum. This looks so incredibly delicious, I will definitely have to give it a try! Thank you for sharing!! x Motte
Gaby says
This looks ridiculously delicious!!!
Simple Green Moms says
What would you want your last meal to be is such a hard question! Who would have thought. There are so so so many options but I am thinking between now and then I must make this amazingness. YUM!
I know, hardest question ever, right? Hope you love these!
apple says
This recipie sounds so easy!!
Caitlin says
I saw this on Instagram on my bus ride home and then went to the grocery store asap! It was simple and delicious! Can’t wait for the leftovers.
:)
So great! Let me know how it goes!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These look so great! love that they’re so healthy but still have that comfort food feel. That filling looks to die for :)
It is! Hope you give this one a try, Medha!
Cassie says
OMG eggplant I love that! And it’s so so good as a pasta substitute!
Indeed! I didn’t miss the pasta one bit ;D
Anna says
looks insanely good <3
Debbie says
I’ve had decent tofu lasagnes in the past, but anytime I’ve tried to make them (even when using recipes given to me by friends) it always ended in disaster. As such, I wrote off making tofu vegan lasagne years ago. Your pictures of this looked so good and the recipe seemed so simple I decided to give it a whirl.
This is the BEST tofu lasagne I have ever had, hand down! I doubled the recipe for the filling and made a small tray with organic lasagne noodles and soy mozzarella for my husband. I had plenty of filling to make the eggplant roll ups for myself. I will definitely be making this again. Next time I’ll probably sautee some vegetables and mushrooms to layer with the tofu “ricotta”.
In the past I haven’t been happy with my attempts at pressing tofu. Instead, I slice my tofu and place it in a bowl, then pour boiling water on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then I pour off the water and blot with a kitchen towel or paper towels. The end result is pretty much the same as pressing the tofu for a long time. I used that method for my lasagne filling and it worked great, as always.
Debbie says
I’m on the east coast. The time stamp of my first post says 3:08pm. It’s actually just after 6:00 here in Connecticut. We just finished eating dinner. :)
So great! Thanks for sharing, Debbie!!
Sally says
What can be used instead of tofu?
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
This sounds incredible, and the homemade ricotta is on point! I fell in love with eggplant when I studied in Italy – I’ll definitely have to give this recipe a try!
Heather Mason @Nutty Nutrition says
yummy! I love Eggplant, it’s a delicious but underrated vegetable!
Agreed! I’m trying to elevate it to its rightful place ;D
Caitlin says
you win.
Abby says
Oh, I just love this recipe! It looks so delicious.
S Lauren | Modern Granola says
Woah, this looks incredible! I’ve always been anxious about even entertaining the thought of making lasagna, but this seems so doable. I also struggle with what to do with the eggplant I bring home, so thanks for solving all of my problems today! I love it.
This is a seriously simple version! Hope you give it a try!
Evelyn says
OH! You’re on a roll, woman! I was just reviving from the utter brilliance that is the jackfruit pulled pork, and the next day, you post this! Man.
I love love love melanzane alla parmigiana, and although I try to eat vegan as much as possible, I do treat myself to that cheesy, tomatoey, eggplant-y goodness that is that dish. But this looks divine, and a serious candidate for the vegan substitute of that dish! Today is left-over day, but I think this will be tried very soon, with some crusty bread and a splash of good olive oil…
You’re too kind! I hope you love this one, Evelyn!!
Kelsey M says
I am totally in love with eggplant! Oddly enough, I love carb-y stuff but I’ve never been a devotee to lasagna- I think it’s because I didn’t grow up eating it. I honestly believe this means I just need to keep making make more lasagna like this and then I’ll fall in love!
-Kelsey
Pinch of Black says
Mmm..That looks delicious
xx – An&Al
Alex says
Zucchini works well- tastes so good! Thx very much!
Read you soon.
;)
danielle says
I am always looking for new eggplant recipes – this sounds great!
jenna @ just j.faye says
I love this! The use of tofu in the “ricotta” is just brilliant. I suppose those huge garden zucchinis would be perfect “noodles” for this as well! Can’t wait to try it out!
Yes! I haven’t tried it with zucchini yet but it’s on my list next!
lina says
zuchinni works a dream,, i tried out both at the same time seeing as i know lots of people who are anti aubergine,,, will also make it int he future with both,, eggplant is a little bit more ‘meaty’ than zuchinni, but both are absolutely delicious,, i also tried the ‘ricotta’ as a breakfast fresh cheese substitute as a stand alone dish, and holy moly it was a winner… thank you amazing minimalist baker…. love this site
Sherrill Katzaman says
Do you peel your eggplant?
Nope!
sue Egan says
I don’t peel eggplant.
If I am making eggplant parm. and need thin slices, I ask the produce department to slice it for me and they wrap it in saran wrap , so I can pay for it at check out.
I want to make these vegan roll-ups !