The Dairy-Free Lasagna Recipe You Never Knew You Needed

Imagine being super young, and suffering from acid-reflux and having absolutely no idea why. That was my sister, until ultimately, last year, she got diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis caused by a dairy allergy. For those wondering, there is a big difference between a dairy allergy and being lactose intolerant. Someone who is allergic to dairy may suffer from upset stomachs, hives, vomiting and even anaphylactic shock, whereas someone who is lactose intolerant may experience abdominal pain, nausea, or gas, but never a life threatening reaction.

Since then, my mother has had to become innovative and recreate my sister’s favorite foods using alternative methods. One of my sister’s favorite meals is lasagna, so my mother accepted the challenge and was able to create the most delicious dairy-free lasagna. Whether or not you have a dairy-allergy, are lactose intolerant, or simply want to try a delicious lasagna dish, this recipe is bound to be your new favorite.

Dairy-Free Lasagna

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time:1 hour Total time:1 hour 15 minutesServings:8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box Barilla Gluten-Free Oven-Ready Lasagna
• 1 lb Organic Gluten-Free Ground Turkey u002du002d I used Rancher’s from Whole Foods Market
• 16 oz Tofutti Milk-Free Ricotta Cheese u002du002d I used my own my recipe u002du002d will be below
• 2 jars Rao’s Marinara Sauce u002du002d can use whichever you like
• 1 pack Daiya Dairy-Free Mozzarella Style Shreds
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 
   Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
2. 
   Cook the ground turkey in a non-stick pan for about 10 minutes (just add salt and pepper, no additional oils or spices are necessary).
3. 
   Pour half of the marinara sauce jar into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
4. 
   Layer the lasagna sheets, filling the bottom of the baking dish.
5. 
   Cover the sheets with ricotta, followed by the ground turkey, add more marinara sauce and sprinkle it with mozzarella cheese. (Don’t skimp on the sauce or the lasagna sheets will lift!!)
6. 
   Repeat Steps 3-5 two more times.
7. 
   Place baking dish in the oven for 60 minutes.
8. 
   Eat up!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Dairy-Free Ricotta Cheese

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp agar u002du002d available at Whole Foods Market
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced onions
• 1/4 tsp garlic
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 
   Mix all ingredients except for the agar in a bowl.
2. 
   Slowly add the agar. Mix well.
3. 
   Enjoy with dairy-free lasagna, or however you want!

This dish can be frozen if there are leftovers, and can be enjoyed for many days following. Plus, it tastes great as a main meal, or a side to other delicious foods, like an Italian meal consisting of lots of salad and garlic bread. Whether or not you’re dairy-free, I can promise you’re bound to love this creamy goodness at any time of the day. Enjoy!

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