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Easy Gluten-free Lasagna

Published: Dec 7, 2022 by Sara Vaughn · Leave a Comment

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When it comes to gluten-free pasta recipes, nothing beats a homemade gluten-free lasagna to bring the whole family together.

This gluten-free lasagna recipe is full of flavor in every bite. It's the ultimate gluten-free comfort food that is easier to make than you think. You can easily make it any night of the week, and it's even fancy enough to make during the holidays. I always make this gluten-free lasagna for Christmas in our house!

A messy slice of gluten-free lasagna being pulled out of the baking pan with cheese pulling.
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  • Gluten-free lasagna.
  • Ingredients.
  • Ingredient notes and substitutions.
  • Gluten-free lasagna noodles.
  • Steps.
  • Tips and tricks.
  • Make it your own.
  • Make ahead.
  • Storing leftovers.
  • Reheating.
  • Serving suggestions.
  • More gluten-free pasta recipes.
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Gluten-free lasagna.

Lasagna is one of those recipes that aren't typically gluten-free. No, you won't likely find a Stouffers gluten-free lasagna hiding out in the freezer section of the grocery store.

That's okay, though, because we can easily make a homemade lasagna that is a thousand times better and completely gluten-free with just a few simple ingredient swaps.

Remember to always check that lasagna is, in fact, gluten-free before consuming it since most are made with conventional noodles that are not gluten-free.

Ingredients.

  • Gluten-free pasta
  • Ground meat
  • Onion
  • Olive oil
  • Marinara Sauce
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Ricotta
  • Eggs
  • Spices

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Ingredient notes and substitutions.

  • Gluten-free pasta - To make gluten-free lasagna, you need gluten-free lasagna noodles, the flat kind, usually shaped into bigger rectangles. There are a few brands that sell gluten-free lasagna noodles. If you really want to make your lasagna extra special, you can whip up an easy batch of gluten-free egg noodles pasta dough and cut it into lasagna sheets. Note: This lasagna can also be made with gluten lasagna noodles as well. This makes it easier to make it for a crowd. Just be sure to assemble the gluten-free one first to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Ground meat - You can use any kind that you prefer, ground beef, turkey, chicken, or even ground sausage. You can even leave it completely out to make a vegetarian lasagna.
  • Marinara Sauce - Use store-bought gluten-free marinara sauce or use a homemade one.
  • Ricotta - Ricotta cheese is naturally gluten-free, but it's always a good idea to double-check the label before using it. I tend to use the Galbani or Frigo, depending on what my store has in stock.
  • Eggs - The eggs help to hold the ricotta layer together more. If you want to make this an egg-free lasagna, you can leave them out. You would then also want to try and find egg-free pasta as well.

Gluten-free lasagna noodles.

There are a few different brands that make gluten-free lasagna noodles. My local store tends to sell the Mueller's brand gluten-free oven-ready lasagna noodles. From what I've found, gluten-free lasagna noodles do not taste any different than traditional noodles.

Other brands that sell gluten-free lasagna noodles.

  • Barilla
  • Jovial
  • Delallo
  • Tikyada
  • Le Veneziane

Always double-check the noodles are, in fact, gluten-free to make sure you are making a gluten-free lasagna.

When I want to make my lasagna extra fancy, especially like when I am making gluten-free lasagna for Christmas, then I'll make my own gluten-free egg noodle pasta and cut it into lasagna sheets. It really doesn't take much longer to do, and the extra little bit of love makes the lasagna taste even better.

Steps.

Step 1. Make the meat sauce.

  1. Cook and drain the ground beef.
  2. Add and saute the onion and any other vegetables you wish to add.
  3. Combine the meat and vegetables with the spices and marinara sauce.
  4. Let it simmer while you make the ricotta layer.
A gluten-free marinara sauce with ground beef and vegetables in a skillet.

Step 2. Make the cheese filling.

  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the ricotta filling layer in a bowl and mix well.
Ricotta cheese filling for lasagna mixed in a glass bowl.

Step 3. Layer and bake.

  1. Start with a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  2. Then add a layer of your gluten-free noodles.
  3. Top the noodle layer with more marinara sauce.
  4. And then, top the marinara sauce with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
The first four steps for layering a lasagna in a baking pan starting with sauce, then a layer of gluten-free lasagna noodles, then more sauce and a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  1. Layer with another layer of noodles.
  2. And then another layer of ricotta cheese layer.
  3. Followed by more noodles.
  4. And then add another layer of marinara sauce.
Gluten-free lasagna layers continued with more gluten-free lasagna noodles, a layer of the ricotta cheese, more noodles and a layer of marinara sauce.
  1. Continue layering in the same order until your baking dish is filled, and then top the whole thing with a final layer of mozzarella cheese.
A baking dish filled with layers of gluten-free lasagna topped with more mozzarella cheese and ready to be put into the oven.

Step 4. Bake your lasagna.

Tips and tricks.

  • Make each layer before you start assembling. - When it comes to layered dishes like this, I find it easiest when each individual part is ready before I try to put it together. I find the assembly process goes much smoother when I have all of the pieces ready to go.
  • If you are using no-boil noodles, don't boil them. - This goes for when I'm using store-bought noodles or making my own gluten-free lasagna noodles. The noodles will cook in the oven; you don't have to boil them.
  • Avoid overlapping noodles. - Overlapping noodles can lead to lasagna with gummy spots because the layer noodles act like thicker noodles, and they might not cook all the way.
  • Let the marinara sauce be thicker and a little chunky - I find letting the marinara sauce simmer a bit longer to get thicker adds more flavor without making the final lasagna overly liquidy once it's baked.
  • Bake covered and then uncovered. - Baking the lasagna completely uncovered can lead to a drier final lasagna. I prefer to cover the lasagna for the first half of the cooking time and then remove the cover to let the top of the dish get melty and brown without drying out.
  • Bake on top of a cookie sheet. - This might not seem necessary, but as the noodles cook, they swell, and this can cause the over lasagna to puff up and let some of the sauce come out of the baking dish. Placing the baking dish on a cookie sheet gives that sauce someplace to go without it being all over the bottom of your oven.
  • Let it rest. - I know you want to dig into all the layers of goodness, but letting it rest for 10-15 minutes will help solidify the lasagna just a bit so that it will stay together better as you cut into it.

Make it your own.

  • Switch out the meat. - I find sausage a delicious switch for plain ground beef.
  • Add more veggies. - Besides the onion, I love adding chopped mushrooms, bell peppers, and other vegetables to the marinara sauce. You can even add some spinach to the ricotta cheese layer.
  • Play with the cheeses. - Mozzarella and parmesan are classic, but maybe you want to add some fontina or asiago. Play around and find your favorite combination.

Make ahead.

  • Lasagna is one of the best dishes to use for making ahead of time. I will often make it 1-2 days before I plan on baking it off to make dinner come together quickly. This is especially handy when I am making lasagna for the holidays since, in our house, we always make this gluten-free lasagna for Christmas.
  • Want to make it farther ahead? You can easily cover and freeze this lasagna and store it in the freezer for up to three months.
  • I do recommend that you freeze lasagna uncooked.
  • I also suggest using a freezer-safe container or even a disposable container.
  • Let your lasagna defrost in the fridge overnight.
  • Don't worry if it's still a little frozen when it still goes into the oven. It will take a little bit longer to cook fully, but it will still be delicious.

Storing leftovers.

Leftover baked lasagna can be stored in a container in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you want to store leftovers longer than that, then I suggest freezing it into smaller portions.

Reheating.

Reheat the baking dish in a 350-degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until warm. You can also microwave individual portions in 30-second increments until it is warmed through.

Serving suggestions.

Personally, I love serving lasagna with some gluten-free garlic bread and a side salad to keep it simple. You can serve it on its own or however, you like.

More gluten-free pasta recipes.

  • Gluten-free Five Cheese Marinara
  • Homemade Gluten-free Ravioli
  • Gluten-free Egg Noodles
  • Gluten-Free Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
Looking down on a plate of a slice of gluten-free lasagna that has been dug into with a fork with a side salad in the background.

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Up close look at a plate of a slice of gluten-free lasagna being eaten.

Easy Gluten-free Lasagna

Sara Vaughn
When it comes to gluten-free pasta recipes, nothing beats a homemade gluten-free lasagna to bring the whole family together.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Course beef
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12
Calories 368 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Sheets Gluten-free Lasagna Noodles

For the gluten-free marinara layer.

  • 1 Pound Ground beef. Use your favorite ground meat or leave out of a vegetarian lasagna.
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion Diced
  • 3-4 Cups Gluten-free Marinara Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

For the ricotta layer.

  • 2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 ½ Cups Parmesan Cheese Shredded
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Parsley

Instructions
 

Make the marinara sauce layer.

  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef.
    1 Pound Ground beef.
  • Once the ground beef is cooked, drain any excess grease.
  • To the drained beef, add the olive oil, onion, and any other vegetables you want to add. Let them saute with the ground beef until they have softened.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Medium Yellow Onion
  • Season the meat and vegetables, and then add the marinara sauce.
    3-4 Cups Gluten-free Marinara Sauce, 1 Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 ½ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning

Make the ricotta layer.

  • Add all of the ingredients for the ricotta layer into a bowl and mix well to combine.
    2 Cups Ricotta Cheese, 1 ½ Cups Parmesan Cheese, 2 Large Eggs, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Parsley

Layer the lasagna.

  • In your casserole dish, start by placing a thin layer of the gluten-free marinara you made.
  • Then add a layer of gluten-free lasagna noodles.
    12 Sheets Gluten-free Lasagna Noodles
  • On top of that, place another, thicker layer of marinara.
  • And then sprinkle in a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Over the layer of cheese, add another layer of the noodles.
  • Now spread about half of the ricotta cheese filling over those noodles.
  • Continue layering, alternating between noodles, marinara sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the ricotta filling until the casserole dish is filled.
  • Cover the top with a layer of remaining marinara sauce and then the whole dish with a layer of mozzarella.

Bake and enjoy.

  • Preheat the oven to 375 °Fdegrees.
  • Loosely cover the top of the casserole dish with foil.
  • Place the filled baking dish on top of a baking sheet and into the oven.
  • Bake the lasagna for about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil from the top of the casserole dish.
  • Continue baking the lasagna for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the lasagna sauce is bubbly and the cheeses are melted and slightly golden on top. If you check the internal temperature of the lasagna, it should read about 165 °Fdegrees.
  • Once the lasagna is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and eating.

Notes

Tips and tricks.
  • Make each layer before you start assembling. - When it comes to layered dishes like this, I find it easiest when each individual part is ready before I try to put it together. I find the assembly process goes much smoother when I have all of the pieces ready to go.
  • If you are using no-boil noodles, don't boil them. - This goes for when I'm using store-bought noodles or making my own gluten-free lasagna noodles. The noodles will cook in the oven; you don't have to boil them.
  • Avoid overlapping noodles. - Overlapping noodles can lead to lasagna with gummy spots because the layer noodles act like thicker noodles, and they might not cook all the way.
  • Let the marinara sauce be thicker and a little chunky - I find letting the marinara sauce simmer a bit longer to get thicker adds more flavor without making the final lasagna overly liquidy once it's baked.
  • Bake covered and then uncovered. - Baking the lasagna completely uncovered can lead to a drier final lasagna. I prefer to cover the lasagna for the first half of the cooking time and then remove the cover to let the top of the dish get melty and brown without drying out.
  • Bake on top of a cookie sheet. - This might not seem necessary, but as the noodles cook, they swell, and this can cause the over lasagna to puff up and let some of the sauce come out of the baking dish. Placing the baking dish on a cookie sheet gives that sauce someplace to go without it being all over the bottom of your oven.
  • Let it rest. - I know you want to dig into all the layers of goodness, but letting it rest for 10-15 minutes will help solidify the lasagna just a bit so that it will stay together better as you cut into it.
Keyword gluten free casserole, gluten free lasagna, gluten free pasta

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