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Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna

Mouthwatering Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna for Cozy Nights

This Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna combines fresh vegetables and rich cheese for a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Layer
  • 2 medium Zucchini Trim and slice thinly
  • 3 cups Fresh Spinach Thaw if using frozen
For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese Use full-fat, part-skim, or vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Ensure it's vegetarian
  • 1 large Egg Substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
For Flavor
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh is preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Base and Topping
  • 3 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or sugar-free
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese Use part-skim
  • 9 sheets Gluten-Free Lasagna Noodles Cook according to package directions

Equipment

  • 13 x 9 casserole dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients to streamline the assembly process.
  2. Cook the thinly sliced zucchini in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
  3. Sauté fresh spinach in the same skillet for 2-3 minutes until just wilted, then squeeze out excess moisture and set aside.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, a beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped basil, parsley, and crushed red pepper. Mix thoroughly and fold in sautéed spinach.
  5. Spread about ½ cup of marinara sauce evenly in a greased casserole dish.
  6. Layer gluten-free noodles atop the marinara, followed by cooked zucchini, half of the cheese mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Pour ⅓ of the marinara sauce over these layers.
  7. Repeat the layering with another layer of noodles, remaining zucchini, the rest of the cheese mixture, and more mozzarella. Finish with a final layer of noodles, remaining marinara, and mozzarella.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil in the last 5-10 minutes to create a golden top.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For meal prep, assemble a day in advance and refrigerate. For freezing, omit zucchini to preserve texture.

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