Layers of tender lasagna noodles, a rich and creamy white béchamel sauce, and a savory mixture of spinach and cheese combine to create this mouthwatering white lasagna. This vegetarian dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
400gfirm tofu (14 ounces) a bit less than 1 pound.
1teaspoondried jalapeno (or black pepper)
1teaspoondried thyme (or herb mix)
For white sauce
½stickbutter ( 4 tbsp)
½cupall purpose flour
4⅓cupswhole milk
½teaspoonnutmeg (grated)
1teaspoonwhite pepper
And
½poundno-boil lasagna noodles
150gfeta cheese (5 ounces)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Make the veggie mix
Rinse the fresh spinach and boil it for one minute. Then drain the water and set aside. ( Thaw if using frozen). Chop with scissors or a knife if your spinach leaves are very large.
Chop the onion or leek. In a skillet over medium heat, fry the onion and pressed garlic in 2 teaspoon butter. Add in the spices. Cook until the onion is translucent. Add in crumbled tofu. Add the spinach, mix and remove from heat. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Set aside.
Make white sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth. Gradually pour in the milk, mixing constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the nutmeg and white pepper.
Assemblying
In a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish, spread a thin layer of the white sauce on the bottom. Arrange a layer of lasagna noodles on top of the sauce, then spread half of the veggie mix over the noodles. Add 1 cup of white sauce on top. Make another layer with lasagna noodles. Add on top rest of the veggie mix, and add 1 cup of white sauce on top. Top with a final layer of noodles and cover with the remaining white sauce. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top.
Bake the lasagna: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and the lasagna is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
The recipe should work just fine with regular lasagna noodles also, but add 10 minutes of baking time with foil if using regular ones.