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Vegan Lasagna (made with beyond burgers!)

21/08/2019 by Richard Makin 19 Comments

vegan burger lasagna

Vegan lasagna made from beyond burgers in a sweet tomato sauce with a rich creamy béchamel. Perfect for a lasagna emergency!


I know what you’re thinking, and you’re right, what could be classier than a VEGAN LASAGNA MADE WITH BEYOND BURGERS??

Just kidding – this vegan lasagna is strictly without class, culture or grace.

vegan lasagna sliced

But let’s be real here, who actually eats lasagna because they think its classy, cultured or graceful?? People eat lasagna because probably the densest form of pasta and they’re in a carb emergency. 

That’s why I’m now naming this vegan burger lasagna “THE EMERGENCY LASAGNA”.

vegan lasagna portion

The origins of EMERGENCY LASAGNA

Let me set the scene of how this lasagna came into being. 

I wake up, it’s Sunday. I’m stoked to do nothing, so for the first few hours of the day I do exactly that. Until, like a slap from a wet piece of tofu, I remember – WE HAVE FRIENDS COMING FOR LUNCH.

I sprint down the stairs to the kitchen, searching for something, ANYTHING, I can piece together that might resemble a meal.

vegan lasagna

Luckily I have all the ingredients for lasagna except THE MOST IMPORTANT BIT: the vegan mince! I move to the pantry to search for some TVP mince or some lentils which might work – but nothing.

Finally I turn to the bottom drawer of the freezer, and there, glowing faintly under the fluorescent light, are three beyond burgers! EUREKA!

I defrost them, tear them into small pieces of mince with two forks and go on to make THE BEST VEGAN LASAGNA OF MY CAREER. This, ladies and gentlemints, is that lasagna *bows down*. 

vegan lasagna

What’s it like!?

First and foremost, this recipe is not sponsored by Beyond meat, however, if a representative from said meat analog manufacturer wishes to reach out to me, you can email me at BEYONDBURGERPIG@FEEDMEBEYONDBURGERS.ORG.

Now that’s over with, let me describe this vegan burger lasagna. As you may already know, beyond burgers are the Roxxxy Andrews of the vegan burger world (that means thick and juicy).

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I THINK this is why this vegan burger lasagna is so good. There’s so much moisture and zingy sweet tomato flavour, mingling with that creamy vegan béchamel sauce. 

I’ve also used a version of my vegan mozzarella on the top to make sure it turns beautifully golden brown!

building the lasagna

Swaps and Subs!

  • Obviously if you have vegan mince and you want to use it, feel free to replace the burgers. But I implore you, at least once in your life, to try making this vegan lasagna with beyond burgers. It really is a magical experience.

  • Much like my vegan cannelloni recipe, you can also very easily replace the mince for canned green lentils. It’ll make the whole dish a lot less fatty but the flavour should still hit the spot!
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  • I always put a tiny bit of smoked paprika in my lasagna. Controversial, I know, but for me it makes all the difference and takes things to the next level. Feel free to replace it for regular sweet paprika or just leave it out entirely. 

  • For the cheesy topping you really do need tapioca starch. Nothing else makes the béchamel react in quite the same way, however if you have a good vegan cheese at home, feel free to skip this step, top your lasagna with béchamel and then some vegan cheese and bake as instructed. 
adding the school night vegan bechamel sauce

Need more Italian dishes?

Why not try some of my other Italian inspired recipes!?

  • Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
  • Vegan Mozzarella Ball Pasta Salad
  • Home-made Vegan Pesto
vegan burger lasagna

Vegan Lasagna

The perfect vegan lasagna – better than the original! Super cheesy with a sweet, tangy, meaty sauce!
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Prep Time: 33 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Lasagna, Vegan lasagna
Servings: 4 people
Author: Richard Makin

Ingredients

For the "Meat" Sauce

  • 1 red onion (peeled and finely diced)
  • 1 carrot (finely diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely diced or crushed)
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 350 g vegan burgers (this equals about three beyond burgers, but feel free to use any good vegan burger!)
  • 2 cans peeled plum tomatoes
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp vegan bouillon powder
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • 200 ml boiling water

For the Béchamel Sauce

  • 70 g vegan butter
  • 60 g plain white flour
  • 600 ml plant milk
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

For the Assembly and Grilled Cheese Topping

  • 1 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 12 lasagna sheets

Instructions

To Make the "Meat Sauce"

  • If you're using frozen burgers, defrost them fully and either break them apart with your hands or pull them apart with a fork. You want this to look like mince.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour a drizzle of olive oil and bring to temperature. Once hot, add the onion, carrot and garlic. Sautee for three minutes until the onion is turning translucent. Add the paprika and stir to combine then fry for another minute or two.
  • Add the vegan mince and stir to combine. Fry for two minutes or until the mince is starting to brown (you may need to add a dash more oil at this stage). Once the mince is cooked, add the remaining "meat" sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Allow to simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened nicely and the tomatoes are cooked and broken down (around 10 mins). While the sauce is cooking, make the béchamel.

To Make the Béchamel

  • Place the vegan butter in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat. Allow the vegan butter to melt fully until it starts to bubble. Add the flour and stir to combine. Keep stirring to allow the flour to cook for around 30 seconds before adding a small drizzle of the milk and whisking vigarously until smooth. Add the rest of the milk in additions, whisking between each one to ensure the béchamel stays smooth.
  • Once all the milk is added, add the remaining béchamel ingredients and whisk to combine. Whisking frequently, bring the béchamel to a gentle simmer so that bubbles are rising to the surface – keep whisking until the sauce is thick (around 10 minutes).

To Assemble

  • Preheat the oven to 180c.
  • Reserve a quarter of the béchamel and set aside. In a lasagna tin wide enough to accommodate three pasta sheets width-ways, place a layer of the meat sauce. Top with three sheets of lasagna pasta, followed by a layer of béchamel and then three more sheets of pasta. Repeat the process until you have four pasta layers and a topping of béchamel sauce. Place in the oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the lasagna cooks, whisk together the tapioca starch and the water until smooth. Add the tapioca slurry to the rest of the béchamel and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Once the lasagna has been in the oven for 20 minutes, remove it, add the remaining béchamel and return to the oven for a further 7 minutes. Once 7 minutes are up, open the oven door and move the lasagna to the top shelf. Turn on the grill/broiler and grill until browned.
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  1. Ella

    23/08/2019 at 04:33

    5 stars
    Super délicieuse! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. Michelle

    04/10/2019 at 13:25

    What type of pasta do you use

    Reply
  3. Claire West

    06/10/2019 at 18:59

    5 stars
    This is nuts! So so so good. So good.

    Reply
  4. Liz

    24/11/2019 at 14:01

    I’m going to attempt making this for hubby’s bday this weekend! What size of jar are the plum tomatoes? 14oz/28oz? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Richard Makin

      03/12/2019 at 17:55

      Hey Liz! I just use the standard 400g tin which I think is equivalent to 14 oz for you guys! xx R

      Reply
    • Ginger Sundberg

      16/03/2020 at 03:54

      5 stars
      Awesome! Only vegan lasagna that has past my 3 boy + hubby test (all meat eaters). You know it’s good when these growing boys want second’s. Just 1 question as I’m still a new vegan and sometimes get stuck on British English. What is vegan mince? (I did use Beyond Burgers, but try not to eat often.)

      Reply
      • Ceryn Bartley

        16/11/2020 at 17:03

        Hi vegan mince can be quorn ( but make sure is vegan suitable otherwise it has egg in). Tvp…which is soya mince, usually dried. Or in the supermarket you should find plant based mince. Or try substituting with puy lentils.

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  5. Celeste

    20/01/2020 at 17:29

    5 stars
    So delicious! I did add lentils to mine to give it even more texture variety sinceI kept it cheap and used a store bought sauce. The bechmel is incredible! Thank you for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Richard Makin

      17/02/2020 at 13:16

      Thanks for the feedback Celeste. Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  6. Alex

    17/02/2020 at 22:23

    Do the lasagna sheets need to be cooked first? I’ve never made lasagna before and I really want to try this! Looks sooooo good.

    Reply
  7. Bridgey

    22/04/2020 at 13:01

    Help! There is no tapioca starch where I live 🙁 is it possible to use cornstarch instead?

    Reply
    • Olivia

      25/05/2020 at 03:11

      5 stars
      Oh! I forgot to leave a rating, a flawless 5 stars of course!!!

      Reply
  8. Olivia

    25/05/2020 at 03:09

    This was heavenly. Best lasagna I’ve ever had, hands down. I added 6 cloves garlic and some red wine to the sauce and 1.5x the bechamel sauce because I’m a glutton for that vegan cheese! Thank you for your incredible recipes, you’re a genius!

    Reply
  9. Elizabeth

    04/06/2020 at 13:33

    5 stars
    Hands down best lasagna we’ve ever had. SO easy to make and the kids gobbled it up! Thank you!!!!

    Reply
  10. Frances

    07/09/2020 at 01:55

    This was soooo delicious! Thank you for the recipe. We will be making it again soon….

    Reply
  11. Frances

    07/09/2020 at 02:11

    5 stars
    5 stars! I forgot to rate it.

    Reply
  12. Ada

    10/11/2020 at 05:05

    Hello! I really want to make this to give to my parents, but to have them bake it in their own home. Would it hold up assembled in the fridge overnight to be baked the next day?

    Reply
  13. Patrick

    01/01/2021 at 22:24

    I really wish the size of cooking dish was in this recipe. Mine did not turn out because my dish was too large. There are photos but no recommended size, unless I somehow missed it. Will have to try making it again.

    Reply
  14. Gillian Luke

    12/02/2021 at 15:43

    Thank you for the recipe. I have family who are meat eaters but they are willing to try vegan and they love the Beyond Meat burgers so this is going to be a winner.

    Reply

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