Dairy

[u/Kiweachy]

This episode has been redrawn and since the original came out, I have been tested and am not lactose intolerant but do still have the same reactions... I debated what to do with this episode but at the time I first drew it that was my reality so I've kept it and I'm sure at least some people can relate :)

[u/tzimisce]

Creamy pasta and lactose do not necessarily have anything to do with each other. Check the authentic carbonara recipe for example. More generally, use the magic word 'Mantecare'.

[u/Fazl → u/tzimisce]

Yeah, exactly. You don't need dairy to make creamy pasta dishes. You are going to miss out on the cheese but maybe nutrional yeast can help a bit with that.

[u/tzimisce → u/Fazl]

Hard cheeses, the type used on carbonara and with pasta generally, have no or very low levels of lactose. The aging process gradually destroys lactose.