Creamy white sauce made from tofu? Zingy, vibrant pesto made without Parmesan? Thanks to the immensely flavourful ingredients and some clever substitutions, you won’t miss the meat or dairy in this hearty vegan lasagne.

Pipis (clams) need to be purged of sand and grit before cooking. To purge them, place pipis (clams) into a large steel or ceramic bowl and completely cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and allow to soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then drain. Be sure to check with your fishmonger when purchasing, as they may have been purged already.