Description
A rich, comforting lasagna made gluten-free and packed with protein, featuring layers of tender noodles, creamy ricotta, hearty meat sauce, and gooey cheese. Perfect for a wholesome dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9–12 Gluten-Free Lasagna Noodles
- 1 lb Lean Ground Turkey or Chicken
- 1 ½ cups Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 3 cups Crushed Tomatoes or Marinara Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat, cook until browned. Stir in marinara and seasoning. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, half of the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer noodles, ricotta mix, meat sauce, mozzarella. Repeat layers, finishing with sauce and remaining cheeses on top.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15–20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
- Finishing Touches: Let it rest uncovered for 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, slice, and dig in.
Notes
- Use a ladle to portion sauce evenly between layers.
- Let the lasagna sit before slicing to avoid a messy plate.
- Sprinkle extra parmesan just before serving for added flavor.
- Prep ingredients the day before to save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg