using cashew sauce in lasagna

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

A few months ago, I was inquiring about using cashew cream in lasagna instead of ricotta or any white cheesy sauce, in the layers of lasagna, as DD can't eat dairy---and it turned out really very good!! I added a few things to my recipe as per one of the recipes I got off this board--and it was so good. Was still thin so I need to thicken it up bit but over all was a hit!!!

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@wagirl Very cool! Who knew?

magicmoodz · ‎03-16-2010

I too have made vegan lasagna and it is very good. Did you use Nutritional Yeast in your recipe?

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Love my grandkids ---I know!! Just have to try to thicken it up--it can't be heated too hot or it curdles so need to experiment with it more--is delicious as an alfredo sauce or yummy on a pizza too.

dancingwoman · ‎03-10-2010

@wagirl Trisha Yearwood had a good recipe for vegan ricotta using tofu...it works out really pretty decent in lasagna.....DW

Tofu Ricotta:

1/4 cup raw cashews, finely ground

14 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil

Salt and pepper.

I use less yeast..and soak the cashews in hot water to soften...

Put in food processor till smooth...DW

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@wagirl I could be totally wrong but could it be thickened with some corn starch?

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

I use cashew sauce for several dishes,,,,it is terrific! Here is a bit of a twist,,..blend cashews with orange juice (or plant based milk), a banana, and a couple of dates,,,,drizzle over fresh fruit....so good.

Congratulations @wagirl for stepping out of the box and trying something new.,...wish I was there to share!

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@dancingwoman --oh that sounds great!! can see using tofu would thicken it a little. will try this next time. also maybe adding the tofu would reduce how sweet the cashews are--thanks!!!

wagirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Love my grandkids --that was my thought too-- have to warm on low and not let the sauce get too hot or it will curdle----have some leftover so maybe will try that.--thanks!!