Gluten-Free Lasagna with Beef: A Deliciously Hearty Recipe

There's nothing quite like a good bowl of lasagna, but pandas who follow gluten-free diet plans might find it hard to look for a suitable lasagna recipe. This is where this gluten-free beef lasagna comes to the rescue! It is full of flavor, easy to prepare, and most importantly, all gluten-free ingredients, which don't sacrifice taste or texture in any way. This dish is absolutely great for families or even for get-togethers and will surely please everyone, even the ones with food limitations.

Now let’s get, shall we?

 

Ingredients

For the beef sauce:

• Beef ground (lean): 1 lb (450 g)
• Two tables spoons of cooking olive oil
• One medium chopped onion
• Three minced garlic cloves
• Two cans (28 oz/800 g each) of canned crushed tomatoes
• Two tables spoons of tomato purée
• One table, Italian blend of herbs
• Basil, fresh, chopped up to ¼ cup
• One tea spoon of sugar (optional, so as to neutralize the acidity)
• Salt and pepper to your taste
• ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional for spice level)

 For the Ricotta Mixture: 

• Ricotta Cheese, 15 oz (425 grams)
• One cup of parmesan cheese (grated)
• One large egg (egg consideration)
• Two tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley
• Half a spoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper

 For the Lasagna: 

• Twelve sheets of gluten-free lasagna sheets (pre-cooked or no-boil varieties work best)
• Three cups (12 oz/340 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup of parmesan cheese (grated for topping)

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Preparation Steps 

 

1.   Beef Sauce Preparation:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until soft and translucent, approximately five minutes. After this, the garlic can be added and cooked for one minute more, stirring constantly.
• Add in the ground beef and mix with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.
• Further include crushed tomatoes, tomato pudding, Italian herbs, fresh basil, sugar (if any), and salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for seasoning.
• Allow the sauce to reduce while occasionally stirring for 20-30 minutes.

2.    Preparation of the Ricotta Mixture:

• Take a medium bowl and mix the ricotta cheese with Parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix properly.

3.    Cook the gluten-free lasagna noodles (if using traditional noodles):

• The gluten-free lasagna noodles should be cooked in accordance with the directions given on the packet. Drain the noodles and place them over a baking tray to avoid them sticking together. If using no-boil noodles, this action may be disregarded.

 4.     Layering the Lasagna:

• Start by setting the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place on the base a thin layer of the meat sauce at the bottom.
• Add a layer of gluten-free lasagna noodles over this.
• Take two and one-half tablespoons of the ricotta mixture and evenly distribute on the noodles. Layer meat sauce, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• These layers have to be formed two more times (noodles, ricotta, sauce, and mozzarella).
•  As for the top layer, complete with noodles, plenty of meat sauce, plus the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

5.      Assemble and Cook the Lasagna:

• Because the lasagna contains cheese, the very root of the dish itself, cover the dish with a piece of foil (do not let the foil touch the cheese), and place in the hot oven for half an hour.
• After the dressing has been removed and left out for another twenty minutes or until the cheese has turned golden and frothy.
• Cool the lasagna for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

What is the serving size of helpings of this lasagna?

This lasagna can comfortably provide around 6–8 servings, depending on how big the portions are cut into.

Total calories per serving:

Approximately 480-520 calories are contained in one serving of this gluten-free lasagna; however, this may vary with your ingredients disparately.

What people like the most about this dish:

• Taste of Home: The classic flavor of nostalgia lasagna containing rich beef sauce, cheesier ricotta, and mozzarella is the best way to fulfill lasagna cravings.
• Irritated insinuate gluten-free lasagna noodles: The noodles in this recipe are the same as those used in the traditional, but the texture and the taste are ‘on point’ with them.
• Friendly to One and All: This dish is really enjoyed by children and grown-ups as well. This lasagna will be loved even by people who are not gluten-free.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: It is really suited for making it beforehand and warming it up later for a busy weeknight dinner or for meal prep.
• Customizable: Have the option to easily change the meat products to turkey or even omit meat all together and put in sauteed veggies instead.

 Gluten-Free Lasagna Tips and Suggestions, if any:

• Types of Noodles: Use no-cook gluten-free lasagna noodles to quicken the preparation process. No-boil gluten-free lasagna noodles can be found from brands like Barilla or Tinkyada in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.
• Sauce: Use canned tomatoes, which are certified gluten-free, and do not use any ready-poured sauces in sachets as they may contain gluten.
• Dairy-Free Option: Immerse yourself in vegan cuisine and use any ricotta and mozzarella substitutes sold in almost every supermarket instead of the ones containing cheese.

To summarize:

This recipe for gluten-free lasagna with beef is tasty and inclusive of people who have gluten sensitivities, yet does not compromise on the comfort food aspect of lasagna. Be it a dinner party or an intimate family setting, this lasagna is bound to be a success. And the heavy and rich flavors will have everybody wanting more!

Make sure to also invite your friends to try this recipe and to write in the comments how it worked for you. Enjoy your cooking!

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