Gluten-Free Lasagna

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Teri Gruss, MS
Teri Gruss, MS
Freelance writer and nutrition expert Teri Lee Gruss, M.S. has written hundreds of recipes focusing on healthy gluten-free cooking.
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Updated on 03/3/19
Lasagne alla Bolognese
Danette St. Onge
Prep: 45 mins
Cook: 60 mins
Total: 105 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings

A good gluten-free lasagna recipe can be challenging for gluten-free cooks because several of the usual ingredients may contain gluten. Italian sausage, processed marinara or tomato sauce and, packaged seasonings may contain gluten as an additive. And of course, the majority of lasagna noodle products are made from wheat flour.

This recipe is an adaptation of a Tyler Florence recipe called “Drop-Dead Lasagna” featured in his book Tyler Florence’s Real Kitchen. Serve this rich, herb-laden gluten-free version of lasagna to anyone, anytime, anywhere and comments will include “This is the best lasagna I have ever had!”

Ingredients

  • 2 (10-ounce) boxes of gluten-free lasagna noodles
  • 1 cup finely chopped red onions
  • 4 finely minced cloves garlic
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely ground fennel seeds
  • 2 (15-ounce cans) gluten-free pizza or marinara sauce
  • 1/2 pound soft goat cheese
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 lightly beaten eggs
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps to Make It

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Set aside a deep lasagna oven safe dish. 

  2. Fill a large stockpot 2/3 full with cold water. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, cover with a lid, and bring to a rolling boil. Add 14 gluten-free lasagna noodles and boil for 13 to 14 minutes. (Do not overcook the noodles. They will continue to cook once the lasagna is baked in the oven).

  3. Drain and rinse the noodles in cold water. Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil on the noodles and coat. This will prevent the noodles from sticking together as they cool.

  4. Add onions, garlic and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a large skillet. Sauté for two minutes.

  5. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon salt. Brown meat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked.

  6. Pour the canned sauce over the beef mixture, add 1 tablespoon of the Italian seasonings, and all of the fennel. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.

  7. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, blend goat cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, fresh basil, Italian parsley, fresh oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and fresh cracked pepper.

  8. Assemble lasagna: Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Overlap the edges of 4 lasagna noodles on top of the sauce. Evenly spread 1 cup of meat sauce over the noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese/herb mixture over meat sauce. Evenly sprinkle about 2 cups of shredded cheeses over this layer. Repeat layers (lasagna noodles/meat sauce/ cheese herb mixture/shredded cheese). Overlap 4 lasagna noodles on top, spread evenly with remaining meat sauce and top with remaining shredded cheese.

  9. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon of Italian herb blend evenly over the shredded cheese.

  10. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown on top. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1096 Calories
70g Fat
37g Carbs
80g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 1096
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 70g 89%
Saturated Fat 36g 179%
Cholesterol 298mg 99%
Sodium 2600mg 113%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Protein 80g
Calcium 1190mg 92%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)