Vegan Lasagna for Two - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (2024)

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Total time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

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

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A full size, classic vegan lasagna with the meaty sauce and vegan cheeses is perfect. But if you want something smaller and different, try this Pumpkin and Spinach Vegan Lasagna for Two. It is the perfect meal if you love creamy pastas that melt in your mouth and seem way more indulgent than they actually are.

I made this 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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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.

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Course: Main Course, Pasta

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 1 hour hr

Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2 very hearty servings (or four regular sized ones)

Calories: 554kcal

Author: Vaishali · Holy Cow Vegan

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

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ 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
  • ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup raw cashews (blended with ½ cup of water until very smooth and creamy
  • 8 ounces spinach (frozen is fine, thaw before using)
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

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 don’t want the top to burn.

  • Remove from the oven. Serve the lasagna hot or at room temperature– it’s perfect either way.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Pumpkin and Spinach Lasagna for Two

Amount per Serving

Calories

554

% Daily Value*

Fat

27

g

42

%

Saturated Fat

4

g

20

%

Sodium

437

mg

18

%

Potassium

1758

mg

50

%

Carbohydrates

68

g

Fiber

13

g

52

%

Sugar

11

g

12

%

Protein

17

g

34

%

Vitamin A

39234

IU

785

%

Vitamin C

65

mg

79

%

Calcium

505

mg

51

%

Iron

10

mg

56

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Hi! I'm Vaishali, a journalist turned food blogger. At Holy Cow Vegan I share easy, tasty recipes made with clean, wholesome ingredients that the entire family can enjoy.

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  1. Anonymous

    Vegan Lasagna for Two - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (5)
    Great recipe! Love the pumpkin layer and the tiny size. I switched out the top layer for vegan cheese and will add more liquid and nutrition yeast next time.

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  2. Heather Leckie

    Vegan Lasagna for Two - Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes (6)
    Yum! Just stumbled upon this recipe and made double quantity for dinner the other night; a warm hearty & delicious dinner (it’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 I’ll be making this again for sure, many thanks for the recipe!

    Reply

  3. Erin Jahns

    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!

    Reply

  4. Estella

    Can I make this with cauliflower for creaminess instead of cashew? I can't have cashews.

    Reply

  5. Anonymous

    Just made this last night and it was amazing!!! Not even kidding, the best lasagna I have ever had!

    Reply

    • Vaishali Honawar

      Awesome! Thanks for letting me know, and so glad you liked it. 🙂

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