You are going to fall in love with this Gluten Free Vegetable Lasagna! It is the perfect way to incorporate fresh produce into a one-dish meal that your family is going beg you to make time and again. I’ve used gluten-free noodles, but whole grain or conventional pasta will work perfectly if your family doesn’t avoid gluten. It really doesn’t get any better than this Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini trimmed and sliced thin lengthwise
- 9 ounces fresh spinach chopped
- 24 ounces ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces parmesan
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 24 ounces marinara
- 12 ounces part-skim mozzarella
- 12 ounces gluten free lasagna noodles cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium heat and spray with oil. Season zucchini strips with salt and pepper. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes. (The cooking time will vary according to how thinly you slice your zucchini.) Remove from heat and set aside.
- Spray the pan again and add the spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts. Transfer to a plate lined with a clean towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan, egg, garlic, basil, parsley and crushed red pepper. Stir in spinach and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat a 13 x 9 casserole dish with cooking spray and spread 1/2 cup of the Marinara on the bottom. Top with a layer of noodles, a layer of zucchini, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Spread 1/3 of the remaining marinara and repeat the layers. End with a layer of noodles, marinara and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 15 minutes prior to serving.
Notes
Make It Vegan:
Use vegan ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Most pasta is vegan but double check!Make it Keto / Low Carb:
Make sure all of your cheeses are full fat. Marinara should be sugar-free. Omit the lasagna noodles and use zucchini in place of it. To do this, use a mandolin, food processor, or very sharp knife to cut zucchini into ribbons. Bake the ribbons in a 350 degree oven for 5 minutes, and then transfer to paper towels to absorb any extra moisture. Use the prepared zucchini ribbons in place of the lasagna.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2690IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 456mg | Iron: 1.2mg
