Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna is a delicious vegetarian alternative to traditional lasagna and the lentils add protein and fiber to make this a win-win. Our Maryland Dietitians come to the rescue for those gluten-free lasagna lovers. Not only is this recipe gluten-free, it is easy and delicious. It is also heart healthy, low sodium, high in fiber and a great recipe to make ahead.
If you have never prepared lasagna before, you can follow this easy recipe. Basically, all you need to do it cook the pasta and while it is cooking, you can start to prepare the lasagna layers. There will be a veggie sauce layer, a gluten-free noodle layer and a cheese layer. For the veggie layer, you will cook vegetables, add spices, then pour in tomatoes. Then for the cheese layer, you will mix ricotta, eggs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Then the fun begins with assembling the layers as described in the recipe and topping it off with a layer of sauce and parmesan cheese. Bake according to directions, then ENJOY you Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna! It is so delicious you can enjoy even if you are not following a gluten free diet.
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This recipe is so easy you can even make it for a weeknight. It is especially wonderful to bring to a potluck or anytime you may want to bring a warm dinner to a friend.
Lentil Noodle Veggie Lasagna
Ingredients
- 10 oz pasta gluten free- lasagna noodles
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 bell pepper red, diced
- 2 zucchini diced
- 16 oz mushroom chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 15-oz can canned tomatoes crushed
- 1 15-oz container ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Lay flat on piece of parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. Continue to cook until vegetables are slightly tender. Add wine, 1/4 tsp salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and stir well. Pour in tomatoes, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, other 1/4 tsp salt and pepper until combined.
- To assemble to lasagna, spread some of the tomato sauce mixture in a 8x8 lasagne pan. Layer in noodles in the pan, slightly overlapping if necessary. Spread about 1/3 of the ricotta mixture on the noodles. Top with tomato sauce mixture and sprinkle on some mozzarella cheese. Repeat two more times, until all the ingredients have been used.
- Top the lasagna with the remaining sauce and sprinkle on parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes at 350°F, covered. Remove foil and bake for 5-10 minutes, remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before cutting in squares and serving.
Nutrition
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Nutrition info is an estimate and may contain errors.
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Klara Knezevic is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Maryland. She has over a decade of experience in the nutrition field and currently serves as the CEO and co-owner of Rebecca Bitzer and Associates, one of the largest nutrition private practices in the country. Klara is passionate about sharing practical nutrition tips to help you feel confident in the choices that you make. Coauthor ofCooking with Food Sensitivities Survival GuideandNourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating.
What about adding lentils, when, how much? Thanks
Hi Kris,
I have never tried to add lentils to this recipe on its own, but if you would like to try it, I would add about 2 cups of cooked lentils to the tomato sauce after the mixture has cooked for about 20 minutes (at the end of step 3). Then you can keep going as normal! Let us know how it turns out!