Vegetarian Lasagna Bolognese

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch baby carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 lb soy protein granules (meat substitute), reconstituted in 1 2/3 cups cold water
• 5 None tomatoes, 3 of them deseeded and diced, 2 sliced
• 1 None leek, trimmed, washed and finely diced
• 1 1/4 cups tomato juice
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 None onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups 2% or whole milk
• 1 tbsp vegetable stock
• 15 sheets lasagna, cooked al dente
• 1/4 lb mozzarella, thinly sliced
• None None fresh rosemary, chopped, to garnish

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F. For the bolognese, heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and saute the carrots and 1/2 the garlic. Add the reconstituted soy protein and cook for 10-15 mins until crumbly. Add the diced tomatoes, leeks and tomato juice and simmer for 5 mins. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and thyme.
2. For the spinach mixture, heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and saute the onion and remaining garlic. Add the spinach and saute 1-2 mins.
3. For the white sauce, heat the butter in a small saucepan and sprinkle in the flour. Gradually add the milk and vegetable stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins. Season and remove from heat.
4. To build the lasagna, spread a little white sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and cover with 3 lasagna sheets. Spread with 1/4 of the bolognese, cover with 3 more lasagna sheets, another 1/4 of the bolognese and 1/3 of the white sauce. Cover with 3 lasagna sheets, spread with spinach mixture and cover with 3 lasagna sheets. Spread with another 1/4 of the bolognese and another 1/3 of the white sauce. Cover with 3 lasagna sheets and top with the remaining bolognese and white sauce. Cover the lasagna with the tomato and mozzarella slices. Bake for 40-45 mins until golden brown. Serve garnished with chopped rosemary.

olive oil, baby carrots, garlic, soy protein granules, tomatoes, tomato juice, paprika, thyme, onion, frozen spinach, butter, allpurpose, milk, vegetable stock, lasagna, mozzarella, fresh rosemary

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