Pardon me while I present yet another noodle-free ‘pasta’ dish that’s like the original but somehow better and entirely plant-based.
Not to brag or anything, but this is totally happening (again), and it totally rules.
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!
How to make sweet potato lasagna
This lasagna is inspired by three things:
1) My love for lasagna (forever and ever, amen)
2) My successful recreations of it using both eggplant + spaghetti squash
3) My never-ending love affair with sweet potatoes
The filling is my go-to tofu ricotta. It’s creamy, lemony, herby, delicious, and a convincing dupe for the real thing. Trust me on this one – you need this in your life.
And the ‘pasta noodles’ are thinly-sliced sweet potatoes, which add the perfect tender texture and sweet flavor contrast to the savory ‘ricotta.’ In other words, swoon.
How is this recipe simple? I’m so glad you asked. It requires just 9 basic ingredients, simple methods, and about 1 hour from start to finish.
While this recipe lacks a marinara sauce as in a traditional lasagna, I argue it doesn’t need it! However, if you’re a sauce-lover like me, I do include an optional (but highly recommended) basil pesto sauce that’s positively amazing (and still keeps the recipe within my 10-ingredient standard).
It not only adds a burst of vibrant green color, but also a punch of herby-garlic flavor that finishes the dish perfectly (in my humble opinion).
I think you guys are going to LOVE this lasagna! It’s:
Savory-sweet
Comforting
Satisfying
Vibrant
Protein-packed
Simple
Flavorful
& Delicious
I created this recipe with comfort food-loving folks in mind. Everyone loves a good hearty baked dish this time of year. Plus, it’ll satisfy hearty cravings with nearly 10 grams of protein per serving.
If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and don’t forget to take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram! We’d love to see what you come up with. Cheers, friends!
Sweet Potato Lasagna
Ingredients
- 3 large (~ 450 g each) sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (organic when possible)
RICOTTA FILLING
- 3-4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for sweet potato)
- ~1/2 tsp sea salt + black pepper (to taste)
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (2 lemons yield ~1/3 cup or 80 ml)
- 12 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained and pressed dry for 10 minutes)
- 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
PESTO SAUCE optional
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup loosely packed basil, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced (2 cloves yield ~1 Tbsp or 6 g)
- 1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese
- 1 healthy pinch each salt + pepper
- Water (to thin)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C).
- Add all tofu filling ingredients to a food processor 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.
- Peel sweet potatoes and slice thinly with a very sharp knife or mandolin. They shouldn’t be paper thin, but semi-thick and bendable – about 1/8th inch.
- In a 9×13-inch (or similar size) dish, begin laying down the sweet potatoes in a single layer, overlapping slightly.
- Top with one-third of the tofu ricotta mixture and spread using a spoon or spatula. Top with another layer of sweet potatoes, slightly overlapping. Repeat until you have three total layers of tofu ricotta, and four layers of sweet potatoes. The top layer should be sweet potatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Then remove foil, increase oven heat to 400 degrees F (204 C), and bake uncovered for another 5-10 minutes to slightly brown up the top layer.
- While the lasagna is cooking, prepare pesto (optional), by adding olive oil, basil, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Mix on on medium-low speed to combine. Then add vegan parmesan cheese, a pinch each salt and pepper and pulse to combine again.
- Add water to thin until a pourable pesto sauce is achieved, mixing on high until only small bits of basil and garlic remain. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I added a bit more vegan parmesan cheese and basil.
- Let lasagna cool slightly before serving. Top entire lasagna with desired amount of pesto, or reserve for individual servings.
- Best when fresh, though leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Freeze for longer-term storage.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt and pepper for flavor, nutritional yeast for cheesiness, and lemon juice for brightness.
Anna says
Such a good idea! I made it using sweet potato and some kind of Japanese potato. It ended up so pretty! I also added thinly sliced onions, and tweaked the pesto recipe based on what was in my fridge.
This dish is so good. I love that it has veggies instead of pasta. The tofu is a great protein boost as well. Most importantly, it is absolutely delicious.
Bridget says
I will try this right away – will swap tofu for cashews though :)
Kara says
Can I use a macadamia or nut ricotta instead of the tofu one?
Yes, that should work!
MacKenzie says
This “ricotta” is DELICIOUS. It was hard to resist eating it with a spoon!
We’re so glad to hear that, MacKenzie!
Brenda Riddell says
This was absolutely delicious! I followed the filling instructions exactly as listed, but quickly found I didn’t have enough for 3 layers in a 9×13 pan, so I moved it to a 9 x 9 pan and had just enough. SO GOOD!!
Julie says
This is my new favorite dish. The vegan pesto was incredible! Definitely using this for potlucks and when we host vegans and non-vegans at our place. :) Can’t wait to try the other lasagna adaptations!
Woot woot! That’s what we like to hear!
Christina M says
I made this and it was delicious!! However, how did you spread the ricotta mixture over the sweet potatoes without having them move all over? Although my lasagna tasted great, it was not nearly as pretty as yours. Also, did you thin your ricotta mixture? I only had enough for two ricotta layers. Thanks!
We’re glad you enjoyed it Christina! We recommend spreading the mixture with a spoon or spatula very carefully. If you dollop the mixture in equal amounts across the dish and then spread it gently, you may have more success. Did you happen to use a larger pan? This may have been why you were short on the ricotta mixture. Hope this helps!
Kat says
Amazing recipe!!! Thank you thank you thank you!
After reading so many good reviews about the ricotta itself, I decided to make extra to what was required for the lasagna. Now I am culturing it by putting it into a jar and mixing it up with some of my home brewed water kefir and sealing the top with olive oil. It’s fun watching it start to bubble and rise. I look forward to trying it in a few days :)
Yay! We’re glad you loved it, Kat!
dan says
I made my own [no oil] sweet potato lasagna using your ricotta recipe. Prepping and working an hour with a sink full of dishes I thought am I going to have to throw this out? One taste and WOW! This is the real deal. Like Dom Deluise in the movie Fatso I grew up with a spoonful of pasta in my mouth. Now a vegan, I searched for a ricotta recipe that reflected the dairy version. The texture is different, a bit chalky, but the taste is spot on.
Thanks a million.
Dan
Carmen says
I need to make this low in fat. Is that possible?
Kristina says
This was amazing!! Even my 2 and 3 year old ate it!! I think next time I’ll use a little less lemon
Tara says
This was absolutely divine! Thank you for posting it!
Susie says
Can it be frozen.?
Hi Susie! While this is best when fresh, leftovers can be covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days or frozen for longer-term storage.
Lapzo says
I made this for a Christmas Potluck Party and it turned out perfect. Will make this one again and again. Thank you so much for sharing !!!
Ashley Brundidge says
Can you prep this the night before and put in oven the next day?
Hi Ashley! Yes you can!
Sherrie says
I’m not a vegan but I love this recipe – I make it all the time! I agree with other reviewers that the pesto is a must! This year I will be making it for Thanksgiving and have a few questions. I will be using a 11 x 15 pan and would like to have 5-6 sweet potato layers instead of 4…
– Will doubling the recipe suffice?
– Will I need to increase the cooking time or temperature?
– If made the day before, what are your recommendations for re-heating?
Any help you can give me is appreciated!
Crista Osher says
NOMS. Was worried it was going to be too boring/simple but it’s delicious! Definitely make the pesto and serve with cashew parm. My 18 month old couldn’t get enough either!
Theresa says
It’s delicious.
Teresa says
I’m literally eating this right now and can’t believe this isn’t real ricotta. It’s so crazy! I love this!
I added 2 Tbsp tahini and 1 tsp miso paste to the ricotta when I was blending it up, and it made it extra creamy and cheesy.
Carol says
I’ve made this twice in 2 weeks…. it’s THAT good :)
I’m already tweaking with it (we’re transitioning to a vegan diet and taking baby steps). Here’s a post from the last variation I made (I made 2 lasagnes last night each a little different because we live in an RV and I have a tiny oven!) https://www.instagram.com/p/BX4QFqfH4by/
Marsha says
I have issues off and on with soy. So, I am going to look for a vegan alternative. When I find it I’ll let you know how the recipe turns out for me. I eat sweet potato all the time baked (orange and white)
Try this macadamia filling!
Jessi Summers says
This was very tasty but I don’t know if I found it to be eight servings! I wasn’t full after eating one serving. I guess I could have just been very hungry though?
It differs on your appetite for sure, Jessi! But thank you for the feedback and glad you loved it :D
Charlene says
I’m going to be honest, I was pretty skeptical of this recipe and didn’t expect much when making it, however, it turned out AMAZING! So good and so amazed by this tofu filling haha. Would perhaps add a tomato based sauce next time for when i’m craving more of a traditional lasagna taste.
Molly says
This was outstanding! I also added some mushrooms and broccoli on top for more veggies, but it was also delicious on its own. I didn’t use all of the tofu fillings and ended up using the leftovers in a grilled cheese, which was also amazing!
Elena says
I made this yesterday, it was incredible. It’s so moist and delicious and a very light meal compared to noodle lasagna. Will do again!
Denise says
This recipe is AMAZING!!!!! I used only 1 tablespoon of oil in the ricotta and no pesto and it was STILL the bomb. It is going in my archives. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Mommy says
I’ve never actually reviewed a recipe before, but I had to take a minute to say this was amazing. I’m not vegan, I just felt like making no-noodle lasagna and came across this recipe. I omitted the yeast, used regular Parmesan, added a layer of sliced zucchini, and topped it with grated cheddar. It was incredible. I loved the tofu filling. Tasted just like ricotta. In my opinion, the pesto is mandatory, not optional. So yummy, thank you!
Dave Blackburn says
Just made this sweet potato lasagna as a trial run. Intent to make a smaller version, 8×8 baking pan. made entire ‘ricotta’ recipe and used it all. Confused by reference to saving some olive oil for the ‘squash.’ Is this the sweet potato? Is the cook suppose to brush the top of the lasagna before browning? or as placed in the oven. I ran out of nutritional yeast (1.5 T instead of three for the ricotta) so added more vegan parmasan. Lasagna still cooking. Actually resting, as I wait for dinner guest. Anxious to give this try along with the roasted butternut squash/pomegranite salad recipe which is also on trial. I have a kirtan/potluck for NYE, so will I bring one or both or go back to the excellent butternut squash salad with balsamic also on this website. Been getting rave reviews and requests for recipe (refer them to mimalmistbaker.com), I think it is the goat cheese added at the end.
thanks for all the recipe, they are life changing!
Hi! Yes, sorry for the confusion! Save a little olive oil for the sweet potato! Glad to hear you have found your go-to recipes on the site!
Joe Jackson says
Thank you so much! This is an excellent dish and I have made it several times, making a few adjustments each time. First time I made the recipe as above and it was outstanding. Second time I made it, I added a third layer: gently sautĂ©ed fresh chopped tomatoes/onions/splash of red wine. Third time I used walnut oil instead of olive oil in the “ricotta” and brushed the top layer with walnut oil as well. Finished with my roasted walnut pesto–delish! This week I will make again, but with a different twist. Can’t wait!
Benedetta says
Hi Dana,
my colleagues will come over on Thursday for dinner and I am really excited to make this! I am italian but this lasagna could even be better than the original one ;-) Do you think it will sacrifice on flavour if I prepare the lasagna the day before, store in the fridge and then bake it shortly before my guests come over?
And could you maybe also suggest me an appetizer to go well with? Thank you so much and congrats for your great blog :)
No, that should work! Assemble it but bake it the day of if possible. For an appetizer, what about this or this?
Vi says
Just made this for dinner and it was EPIC!!!! I brushed each layer of sweet potato with a light layer of melted ghee and it turned out great. Thanks so much for putting this together.
Chandni says
This was delicious! I ended up using spinach instead of basil and added mushrooms to the ‘ricotta.’ I also used a basil tomato sauce on top instead of the pesto, but it was still very yummy! I will definitely be making this again.
K. Justice says
Looks super yummy! Wondering if this could be prepared a day in advance? Entertaining good friends this Saturday, but tied up all day before they arrive. Hoping to prep this on Friday and pop in the oven Saturday just before folks arrive. Thoughts?
Karenl says
Hey, question, is it 425 gr sweet potatoes all in all or 3 each at 425 gr? 425 gr doesn’t seem a lot…..??? Thanks, and I love your recipes!
Katherine says
Made this last week and froze leftovers. Having the leftovers now and it’s is even better! Adding this to my fall menu and also may make for holiday. Thanks for the creative and yummy recipe :)
Erica says
My husband and I just made this for dinner and it is so good! We’re so thankful for all your delicious vegan recipes!
Christine says
Made this last night and it was amazing!! The tofu was a great ricotta subsitute, sweet potatoes were a pleasant surprise, and the basil sauce was wonderful and fresh!!
Lori says
I tried this with a friend last week and it didn’t disappoint. I’m a vegetarian but I’d never even thought of using tofu for ricotta. I’m also usually at a loss for new ideas when it comes to sweet potato, so when I first saw this I was completely game. I have to say it surpassed expectations and was delicious!! (I’m a huge pasta fan so had doubts). I’ve already recommended it to 3 other people and it’s a firm dinner favourite now. Thanks Dana! I can’t wait to browse your website and try even more yumminess :)
Nirosha says
Hi Dana!
This recipe is so delicious! Sorry if you already mentioned this, I was just wondering how you would freeze this, would you bake, then freeze and apply pesto afterward or do you think you could freeze prior to baking?
Thanks!
Jenny says
This recipe is soooo good! Thanks for providing it! I have made it before and it lasted us a week (just me and my husband here), and it was good each day we had it (added it as a side dish to other meals). My husband can’t have tomatoes, garlic, onions etc. (FODMAPs issues), so this recipe is perfect for him, and he loves it. I’m going out right now to get the ingredients to make it for dinner tonight, but this time I’m going to add kale and chard, and lasagna noodles. The flavor is that good that I’m pretty sure I can add these things in without it being too bland. I may up some of the spices in the tofu filling to compensate, though. Thanks again!
C says
I made this tonight and it was wonderful! I cooked it in my 12 inch cast iron skillet and used my food processor’s slicing attachment to get the sweet potatoes nice and thin. It came out beautifully and got rave reviews from our friends who were over. The pesto really did take it over the top and was a big hit. The only things I changed were to brush the top layer of sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkled salt and pepper over them too and to replace the cashews in the vegan parmesan with almonds because that’s what I had.
Karla says
Has anyone tried freezing this? We are going on a short trip and my sister in law is freezing a regular lasagna (with meat) and bringing it for dinner. I need to make a veggie one, and while I eat cheese, my daughter is vegan and does not. This sounds perfect, but I would need to make it ahead and freeze it. Thoughts on how it would be from freezer to oven?
Lou says
Is there a substitute for the tofu? Maybe chicken? I can’t find any Tofu in the country I live in! :( I’m dying to try this!
Femke says
This lasagna was comfort food at its best and WAY better than any other lasagna I’ve ever eaten. Plus, it was really easy and a lot of fun to make! I’ll definitely make this again.
Sarah says
I did this recipe but used half beets and half sweet potatoes for added color and nutrition. It was delicious!!! I also added some lemon juice to the pesto sauce to give a more dynamic flavor. Yum.
Marilyn says
Perfect for the pregnant wife. My hubby made this last night. You are amazing!!!!!?
Veronica says
Is there a substitute for the vegan parmesan? Will it taste good without vegan parmesan? I don’t like to eat processed foods. Thank you.
Vegan parmesan isn’t processed – see my recipe here!
Thyme @ Angel's Food Cake says
Sweet potatoes AND pesto? It’s like you can read my mind for favourite foods!
Tasted fantastic– thank you for another great recipe!
Kristen says
I made this and it was de-lish! I’m a vegetarian converting vegan looking for easy recipies that are delicious enought to satisfy my meat eating boyfriend and this did the trick. He actually said after we finished eating, “i didn’t want that to end, it was so good!” haha. Thank you Dana for another delicious plant based recipie, a total hit at my house!
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship says
THANKYOU!!!!! :D :D :D Finally – a ‘perfect pasta’ lasagna that I can actually do – (third time lucky). I HATE eggplant with a passion in EVERY FORM and you can very rarely get spaghetti squash over here. This is a very much long awaited plant based (cause the pasta is actually plants) lasagna!
Sherry says
Found your blog last week and I’ve made several dishes already! Everything I’ve tried so far has exceeded my expectations! I made for dinner last night and is was delish! Even my husband enjoyed it and he is not a big fan of sweet potato.
Terre says
I’ve made this four times now, and everyone has loved it. Friends, neighbors, coworkers, our local vegan meetup group. It is the perfect balance of tastes and textures. Just posted this link to a Facebook page for our vegan meetup group. Hope you get a good bump!
Kellie says
Perfection edition to our
Dinner party for my vegan friend. Even us non vegans loved it too. Looking forward to the leftovers! Thanks for a great easy to follow recipe.
Lorraine Brown says
Made this wonderful dish…it was easy..quick…….and yes it was also a triumph !!…Thank you…
Kellie says
Hi! I’m wondering if I could make this the day before and then bake the day of?
Yes!
Christine says
Under the ricotta filling it says olive oil plus more for squash. – but there is no squash. So us that just a mistake?
Alesia says
I made this last night and it was delicious. I finished off the last large portion for lunch today and regret no more is left. I will definitely make this again. The “ricotta” was wonderful and I will use it in other recipes and as a dip all by itself. I loved the taste of the sweet potatoes and the savory ricotta and basil pesto. This is a keeper. Yum. Yum. Yum. Need I say more?
Tiffany Walters says
I made this with my husband, who really dislikes Tofu, and we loved it! Really simple to make and the flavours are fantastic <3
We've tried a few of your recipes so far and I am totally in love.
I am a celiac that is new at being a vegetarian and your recipes have helped inspire and motivate me to keep going. Even my husband is a little more open now though I don't think he will completely give up meat.
Thanks so much, keep it up!
Gemini Anderson says
Tried this out, tonight…
It was absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for the recipe– will use it again!
Levity says
I made this last Friday, just finished it today at lunch, and it is absolutely delicious!! I’ve made your eggplant rollups (multiple times, yum!) previously but have always used dairy ricotta for convenience and a little hesitation on tofu as a dairy substitute. HESITATE NO LONGER! This tofu ricotta tastes and looks just like dairy ricotta! Combined with the pesto with its garlicky-basil deliciousness – it’s enough to make me lick my plate! Simple and oh-so-good recipe! Thanks for another amazing recipe!
Anna says
Another winner! We had this for dinner tonight and this recipe is just perfection. I cannot believe how good this ricotta is!! And the sweet potatoes are better than noodles. So many of my favorite flavors together. Husband loved it as well! This will be in heavy rotation for us! So satisfying!
Karen Schnurstein says
Hi there! My aunt made me your pumpkin soup this fall–what a dream! I’m looking into this sweet potato lasagna recipe right now, but I have never cooked with tofu before…What does it mean, “pressed dry for 10 minutes?” You press it dry for 10 minutes? Or you press it dry then leave it for 10 minutes? :)
Thanks,
Karen
Hi! I just wrap my tofu in a clean towel and set something heavy on top – like a cast iron skillet – for 10 minutes to press out any extra liquid!
Megin says
I made this for Xmas dinner with my husband’s family. We are the only vegans so I wanted a main dish for us and something that everyone would enjoy. It was a HUGE hit! I made a double recipe and it was completely devoured! And we had a ton of food….ham, many other casseroles and sides but this dish was the stand out. Everyone asked for the recipe. I’ve just now sent everyone the link to the recipe and sung the praises (again….yesterday I told everyone about this blog and how much I enjoy it and the recipes) of Dana’s wonderful recipes and enjoyable blog. I also told them to order your new cookbook! Merry Christmas and thank you!
Susan White says
I just fixed this for dinner tonight. It was easy to make and delicious. I will definitely make it again. I’m not a fan of pesto, so I eliminated that. Can you recommend something other than pesto? Thank you, Dana!
Cassandra Smith says
I made this last night, and the flavours were pretty awesome. I guess I expected it to be a little thicker. It seems that my lasagna could not have been more than 3/4″ thick. I ended up opting out of adding the sauce on top and served the lasagna with some brown rice.
Abigail M says
I love tofu – when prepared right! I think tofu can go terribly wrong, and I was really skeptical about this. I’ve made so many amazing recipes from this site, however, and the reviews were too incredible to refute, so I gave it a try. I’ve never been much of a lasagna fan, though my husband is, and could probably write the book on perfect stuffed shells, so I knew he would be the test. We were blown away! When I tried it pre-baking, I was really nervous, but after baking, it is incredible. I feel great eating this (as a vegan with an insulin problem), and my husband (a long-time vegetarian, but tofu-apprehensive) was floored. I can’t wait to adapt it to make a more traditional lasagna, or, to surprise my husband, some amazing stuffed shells. Thanks!
Yay! Thanks for sharing, Abigail!
Cassie says
Woot woot! Sweet taters FO LIFE!
Penny says
This is the greatest thing ever ! I’m not vegan so I replaced the tofu and yeast mixture with some light ricotta. I added a layer of spinach as well just because. I can’t wait until I am hungry again so I can devour more of it!
Wonderful! thanks for sharing, Penny!
Jason says
Uh. Yum! This recipe was fantastic. My wife is a big pasta fan but we went paleo a couple years ago so we don’t eat it anymore. This ACTUALLY satisfied her rather snooty palette when it comes to lasagna. Thank you SO much!
Kathy says
Soy isn’t paleo though…did you use something else for the filling? I was wondering if cashews would work.
Mary says
SOSOSOSOGOOD!!!!!!! Can’t stop eating it!
laura says
bout to DM you some photos of this one too :D
Cassandra Smith says
I’m going to make this next week. Anyone have any idea if this will freeze well? We’re just two people and 8 servings is far too many to eat in one week of the same thing. I’m likely going to keep 1/2 fresh and freeze the other half…
Sarahhh says
All these vegan entrees you’re posting look absolutely lovely. Need to set aside some time to make dinner, one of these days haha.
Jessica Flory says
SO GOOD!! Loved this awesome, healthy recipe!! So easy to make, too.
Jesse says
I made this last night for my husband & I, we have to say it was great! Paul is Italian, & was so impressed with the “cheese,” that he couldn’t believe it was tofu, haha. He said he definitely wants it again soon! I am so proud of him, he is becoming much more open minded about food ever since I went Vegan. I never got why people were so into food, my job was so physical working outside, & when I came home I could snack on chips while ramen noodles were cooking just to hold me over. Now I am a stay at home mom & view everything about food differently. I was thinking last night, one day I might be making this for our son when he is old enough to eat it! Maybe your recipe will move down some generations in our family? I thought that was so cool!!
Lindsey Locke says
I made this recipe for a Christmas party this past weekend!
It was so easy to make but the one suggestion I have is maybe spreading a bit of oil on each sweet potato layer. Although I cooked according to the directions, I found the potatoes to have remained somewhat “raw”. The party really enjoyed the flavours but also had the same feedback.
Maybe I went wrong somewhere along the way? Anyway, it’s still delicious :)
Mary says
Made this tonight! Loved it! The pesto makes it so much better too! Was going to skip it but glad I didn’t!
Molly says
This is such a great idea and I love the picture with the ingredients in the blender ! It looks so beautiful :)
-Molly
apolloandluna.com
Janice says
Fantastic! Saw it yesterday am in my email and I had all the ingredients so I made it today!
Cheated and added a bit of organic tomatoe sauce instead of the pesto sauce! My husband says “it’s a home run”! Thanks so much!
Nathalia says
I seriously can’t even deal with your recipes… I drool every time. Thank you for existing <3
Liv Faye says
You’re by far my fav food blogger, what you come up with is epic! I’ve learned a lot of plant-based cooking hacks thanks to you :) Can I sub the fresh basil on the filling and pesto for dried basil? Or is it absolutely necessary that it’s fresh?
Allison says
This looks like the best thing in existance right now. I can’t wait to get settled so I can make this!
krystal says
OH.MAH.GERD. This looks amazing. I’m eating this this weekend. I’m also excited I can use my new refurbished vitamix (happy xmas to me) to make two things for this dish. BLEND ALL THE THINGS!!! (< current life motto.)
krystal says
*currently eating*
Rachel says
Well I didn’t follow the recipe to the letter but I used it as inspiration. OMG though it was a hit with my guests ranging in age from 4-77! I didn’t have vegan parmesan so I just used nooch and the almond pulp from making almond meal. I used a combination of walnuts / pine nuts and pepitas in the pesto and used a combo of spinach and basil in there. I overdid the sweet potato so made the rest into a sweet potato gratan kind of thing (I used coconut cream / nooch / smoked paprika / lemon juice / garlic / onion powder in the “cream”). Smelled so good I wanted to just eat that too.
We served with cherry tomatoes / pesto and a side salad.
Will def be repeated!
em says
Hi..Im keen to make this recipe thank you so much for sharing* one question… what do you suggest I could use instead of Nutritional yeast..I want to make this for my house mate, who is convelescing from surgery, to cheer her up and know she wont have a bar of it due to being a yeast and her recent health concerns. Thank you* in advance :)
If she’s not vegan, I would suggest using parmesan cheese. I’m not sure what else would provide that cheesy flavor. Otherwise, I would just suggest using more garlic, lemon and salt! Good luck!
ohmygodididntagain says
That nutritional value packs a PUNCH! Thanks Dana, you rock!
robin m says
I can’t wait to try this. It looks amazing. It is hard to find basil this time of the year in NH. Any ideas? I was thinking maybe spinach would work but i will look hard to find basil. Thanks for coming up with such awesome vegan food choices for us :)
You can definitely use dried basil. Or, find basil-infused olive oil. You can sub spinach, but it will sacrifice on flavor. So use dried if you can!
Michelle says
This looks DIVINE. I am so making this ASAP! You can’t go wrong with this ingredient list…
Emilie @ Emilie Eats says
Tofu ricotta is the BEST! The first time I tried it, I couldn’t stop eating it even before it cooked… Lasagna with sweet potatoes? I’m in!!
Emily | Robust Recipes says
Sounds amazing. I would have never thought to use sweet potatoes as noodles in lasagna, what a fun idea. The colors are gorgeous too!
Bella B says
This looks to die for, I love sweet potato I need to try this!!
Hannah Elizabeth says
I always knew I liked sweet potatoes, but recently, I can’t get enough of them! It was then that I realized I have an addiction. ? I am a total white-creamy-sauce-girl, so I know this would slay me! I would love to make this together with my cousin (who is vegan) and share the sweet potato love.
Vader_Fitness says
Dana,
Any ideas as to what can be used instead of the tofu for the ricotta filling?
I would suggest a thick cashew cream! Soaked cashews blended with a little water, and the other ingredients. Adjust seasonings as needed. Let me know how that goes!
Sherry says
Could this recipe be adapted for a crock pot?
Dani Mendocha | Styled Variety says
This recipe is such a cool idea :) I love sweet potatoes and never thought to make them in lasagna form!
Dani
Barbara says
This looks great! I am totally hooked on your tofu ricotta since I tried your spaghetti squash lasagna bake. My husband couldn’t believe it wasn’t real ricotta. I love using zucchini as noodles in my lasagna (or with noodles, too!) but sweet potato is a great idea!
Toshi Bakes says
I loove sweet potato! This looks delicious and healthy, thanks for sharing :)
Megin says
Thank you, Dana! This looks delicious! I’m going to take it to an Xmas party where my husband and I are the only vegans and will need something to eat and to share with the other non-vegan quests. This looks gorgeous and sounds really yummy! I’m sure everyone will love it! You are my favorite food blogger!
Such a great idea, and a great dish to share with non-vegans! Hope everyone loves it ;D
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I’ve been meaning to try that tofu filling!! It looks amazing with these sweet potatoes – so delicious!
Synnøve says
Sweet potato lasagna! that’s just brilliant!
Tom ~ Raise Your Garden says
I’m with you 1) love lasagna 2) love sweet potatoes. We love pasta here, but wife and I have discussed our slowing metabolisms and eating healthier = exercising less. Deal! I know that sounds terrible. But when you have 2 kids up all night with the stomach flu, who wants to exercise? Not it!!! I appreciate how this will satisfy my lasagna cravings with the unnecessary carbs + fat. When you look what’s in Ricotta cheese? I mean, not a good idea.