Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Lasagna | Home Made Simple | Oprah Winfrey Network

dairy-free cheese

🥗Healthier: nut-based cheese

💰Cheaper: tofu

Nut-based cheese provides a similar texture while tofu is a more budget-friendly option.

Turn on the stove and add a little bit of olive oil.

Add chopped onion and celery to the skillet and sauté.

Add minced garlic to the skillet.

Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet.

Add chicken sausage to the skillet.

Add basil and bay leaves to the skillet.

Add seasoning salt and fresh oregano to the skillet.

Let the mixture cook for about 20 minutes.

In a food processor, blend almonds to make vegan ricotta, adding oat milk, water, and salt.

Hydrate the vegan ricotta with aquafaba and mix well.

Layer the first layer of gluten-free lasagna noodles in a baking dish.

Spread a layer of the meat sauce over the noodles.

Add a layer of the ricotta mixture over the meat sauce.

Repeat the layering process with noodles, meat sauce, and ricotta until all ingredients are used.

Finish with a layer of fresh tomato sauce on top.

Layer fresh tomatoes and basil on top for garnish.

Instead of boiling the lasagna noodles, boil water and pour it over the noodles in a pan, cover with foil, and let sit for about 20 minutes to steam.

Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.

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