Red Meat Allergy Friendly Dairy Free Meatball Lasagna

Total time2 hr 10 min

Prep time40 min

Cook time1 hr 15 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Dairy Free Meatball Lasagna

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the lasagna

12 lasagna noodles (about 12 oz)
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2 cups dairy free mozzarella, shredded

For the meatballs

1 tbsp olive oil
½ lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground pork and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 large egg
⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsweetened plain dairy free milk
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the dairy free ricotta

2 packages (14 oz each) firm tofu, drained and pressed
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until just al dente — tender but with a slight resistance at the center. Drain, lay flat on a lightly oiled baking sheet to prevent sticking, and set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, dairy free milk, dried oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Roll into 1.5-inch balls (you should get about 20–22 meatballs).

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