Ingredients
12–15 Gluten-free lasagna noodles
1.5 lbs Lean ground beef or Italian sausage
48 oz Marinara sauce
15 oz Whole milk ricotta cheese
4 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups Fresh spinach, chopped
3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
to taste Fresh basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper
1 Large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or sausage until no longer pink
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant, then carefully drain excess fat from the pa
- Pour in the marinara sauce and simmer on low for approximately 10 minutes to create the sauce base
- In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the ricotta cheese, egg, chopped spinach, and half of the Parmesan cheese
- Spread a thin layer of meat sauce across the bottom of the prepared baking dish
- Place a single layer of gluten-free noodles on top of the sauce
- Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with a handful of mozzarella
- Repeat the layers of sauce, noodles, ricotta, and mozzarella until the dish is full
- Top the final layer with the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and the rest of the Parmesan cheese
- Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, ensuring it does not touch the cheese
- Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brow
- Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing to ensure the layers stay intact
Notes
Use noodles made from a blend of corn and rice for the best structural integrity.
If using no-boil noodles, ensure your sauce is slightly thinner as the noodles will absorb moisture while baking.
Freshly grated mozzarella provides a better melt than pre-shredded cheese which contains anti-clumping agents.
Always squeeze all moisture out of the spinach to prevent the lasagna from becoming watery.
For a crispy top, turn on the broiler for the last 2 minutes of cooking while watching closely.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg