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    Vegan Lasagna for Two

    Posted: Nov 5, 2013 ยท Updated: Aug 16, 2021

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    This absolutely dreamy vegan lasagna for two has a smooth pumpkin bechamel sauce and a creamy spinach filling. You might find yourself longing for leftovers!

    Photo of a delicious slice of pumpkin spinach lasagna on a white square plate.

    This Pumpkin and Spinach Vegan Lasagna for Two is just about the perfect meal if you love creamy pastas that melt in your mouth and seem way more indulgent than they actually are. And if you hate baking up those full-size lasagnas that take forever to make and then last forever and a week.

    I made this vegan lasagna for two on a weeknight and it was nowhere near as time-consuming as you might imagine. I used those no-boil noodles that cut down on the prep time quite a bit and the 7-inch noodles also fit perfectly in my little baking dish. (Update: I've added a full-size version of this recipe to this blog. Click here to see the family size vegan Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna)

    There are two kinds of fillings that you need to make for this pumpkin and spinach vegan lasagna for two, but they come together easily. One is a pumpkin bechamel sauce that is smooth and velvety and fragrant with nutmeg. I used almond milk for the bechamel but you can use any nondairy milk. The spinach filling is rather like creamed spinach -- in fact if you were looking for a vegan creamed spinach recipe I bet you won't find a better one. I used cashew cream in place of the dairy cream and it was just perfect.

    To top the lasagna I used some grated potatoes because I love potatoes and I love the crunch they add to the creamy lasagna. You could go with breadcrumbs mixed with a little oil and herbs if you'd rather.

    This vegan lasagna for two is an extraordinarily healthy indulgence, as you can see from the nutrition label at the end of the post. A single serving packs nearly 11 grams of protein, more than 8 grams of dietary fiber, and more than 400 percent of your daily requirement for Vitamin A. Although I called this a lasagna for two it could easily feed four people. Or you could brown bag leftovers to lunch, like we did. The only problem is, once you've licked off the last of the crumbs you might be left wishing you had made more.

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    Photo of a sliced vegan pumpkin spinach lasagna for two in a yellow and white baking dish.

    Vegan Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagna for Two recipe:

    Vegan Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna - holycowvegan.net

    Vegan Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagna for Two

    This absolutely dreamy vegan pumpkin and spinach lasagna for two has a smooth pumpkin bechamel sauce and a creamy spinach filling. 
    4.94 from 16 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Pasta
    Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Pumpkin Spinach Lasagna, Vegan Lasagna For Two
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr
    Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
    Servings: 2 very hearty servings (or four regular sized ones)
    Calories: 554kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Ingredients 

    • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
    • 1 potato (zapped in the microwave for a minute, then peeled and grated and mixed with 1 teaspoon olive oil)

    For the pumpkin bechamel

    • ยผ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 ยฝ cups pumpkin puree
    • A generous pinch of nutmeg
    • 2 cups nondairy milk like almond or soy
    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    For the creamed spinach

    • 2 teaspoon olive oil
    • ยฝ medium onion (finely chopped)
    • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ยฝ cup raw cashews (blended with ยฝ cup of water until very smooth and creamy
    • 8 ounces spinach (frozen is fine, thaw before using)
    • Salt and pepper to taste.
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    Instructions

    Make Pumpkin Bechamel

    • Heat the oil in a saucepan. Over medium heat add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour glistens, about two minutes.
    • Add the nondairy milk, stirring constantly with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming. Add the pumpkin puree and continue to whisk. Cook the sauce for 10 minutes. You want it to be thick but fluid, about the consistency of pancake batter. If the sauce gets too thick, add some more nondairy milk.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste and the nutmeg. Stir well.

    Make Creamed Spinach

    • Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic.
    • Saute over medium heat until the onions turn translucent. Add the flour.
    • Cook, stirring, about two minutes until the flour glistens. Add the cashew cream and stir well.
    • Add the thawed spinach and continue cooking about two minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add some water. Add salt and ground pepper and, if desired, a dash of nutmeg.
    • Turn off the heat.

    Assemble the lasagna

    • Spread a ladleful of the pumpkin bechamel on the bottom of a 8 X 5-inch baking dish with sides that are at least 3 inches deep.
    • Arrange two no-boil noodles on top of the sauce, then pour half of the pumpkin sauce on the noodles and spread evenly.
    • Place two more lasagna noodles on the pumpkin mixture, pour the the spinach mixture on top and spread evenly.
    • Place two more lasagna noodles on top of the spinach and spread the remaining pumpkin sauce over the noodles.
    • Top with the grated potato or breadcrumbs. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 30 minutes.
    • After 30 minutes remove the tinfoil and continue to bake for 15 more minutes. Then turn on the broiler and broil until the potatoes turn golden-brown and crunchy, about 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on the lasagna at this stage because you donโ€™t want the top to burn.
    • Remove from the oven. Serve the lasagna hot or at room temperatureโ€“ itโ€™s perfect either way.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 1758mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 39234IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 505mg | Iron: 10mg
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    About Vaishali


    I cook and eat simple, tasty and nutritious plant-based food in my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. Read more about me here.

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    1. Heather Leckie

      June 11, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Just stumbled upon this recipe and made double quantity for dinner the other night; a warm hearty & delicious dinner (itโ€™s winter here). Due to laziness on my behalf, I used a panko breadcrumb/ vegan parmesan/smoked paprika topping instead of the mashed potato- still delicious though- the whole family of three hungry gluttons loved it Iโ€™ll be making this again for sure, many thanks for the recipe!

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    2. Erin Jahns

      December 24, 2017 at 9:44 am

      I would love to make this ahead of time! Will it work to assemble the lasagna earlier in the day, keep it in the fridge, and then put it in the oven to bake later on? Or should I fully bake it, store it in the fridge, and then just re-heat it later? So excited to make this and would love your advice with this!

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