Dairy Free Baked Ziti
A cozy family favorite with rich flavor and satisfying layers. It is a delicious choice for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
Ingredients
For the Tofu Ricotta
- 14 oz Firm Tofu, drained
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
For the Pasta
- 1 lb Ziti Pasta
- 1 lb Italian Sausage
- 1 jar Marinara Sauce (24 oz)
- 2 cups Dairy Free Mozzarella Shreds
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Cook the ziti in salted boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, crumble the tofu into a bowl and mash it with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano and salt until it looks like ricotta. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the Italian sausage for 6-7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, toss the ziti with the sausage sauce and half of the dairy free mozzarella shreds.
- Spread half of the pasta into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, then dot with half of the tofu ricotta. Repeat with the remaining pasta and ricotta.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella shreds evenly over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 more minutes until melty and bubbling at the edges.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then top with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 818kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 36gFat: 39g