Easy Gluten Free Lasagna Recipe

Our Easy Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipe is a hearty masterpiece layered with gluten-free pasta, rich marinara sauce, and creamy ricotta cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this recipe is so delicious, no one will even notice it’s gluten-free!

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Gluten Free Lasagna Recipe

It started, as most great ideas do, with us yelling “LASAGNA!” at each other across the kitchen. This Easy Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipe is a bubbly, cheesy, downright indecent comfort food moment that no one will believe is gluten-free. Whether you go classic with ricotta or sophisticated with our creamy gluten free béchamel sauce, it’s guaranteed to earn you applause from anyone with a pulse.

Why This Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipe Wins Every Time

• Gluten-Free Goodness: Jovial Gluten-Free Pasta Sheets are the real MVPs. Tender, flexible, and taste just like the gluteny kind.

• Flavor Explosion: Layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty cheese. You’ll be aggressively guarding leftovers.

• Crowd-Pleaser: It’s hearty, nostalgic, and so good no one will care that it’s gluten-free.

And yes, we’re saying lasagna a lot for SEO. Lasagna lasagna lasagna.

Ingredients for the Best Gluten-Free Lasagna

For the Meat Sauce

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce

• ¼ cup red wine (optional but encouraged—you deserve it)

• 2 tbsp fresh basil (or 1 tbsp dried)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 cup milk

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Ricotta Mixture

• 2 cups ricotta cheese

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• 2 tbsp parsley (fresh or dried)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Lasagna Layers

• 1 box Jovial Gluten-Free Pasta Sheets

• 4 cups shredded mozzarella

• ½ cup grated Parmesan

How to Make This Easy Gluten-Free Lasagna

Step 1 - Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Light a candle, pour wine, and put on the Italian Dinner Party playlist. You’re basically in Rome now.

Step 2 - Make the Meat Sauce

Brown the meat in a skillet and drain. Add the milk and cook until it disappears—this makes the meat tender. Then toss in your onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes (or as long as your patience and wine glass last).

Step 3 - Mix the Ricotta

Combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until creamy.Alternative: Swap the ricotta for a lush béchamel sauce if you’re feeling fancy—or indecisive, do both.

Step 4 - Layer Like a Legend

1. Spread meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.

2. Add pasta sheets.

3. Spoon ricotta mixture.

4. Sprinkle mozzarella.Repeat until your dish threatens to overflow. Finish with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan—or a thick slather of béchamel if you like living dangerously.

Step 5 - Bake to Glory

Cover with foil (spray the underside so it doesn’t stick). Bake 25 minutes, remove foil, and bake another 25 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let it rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.Sing That’s Amore as you serve it—it improves flavor. Fact.

Pro Tips for a Legendary Gluten-Free Lasagna

• Don’t Overcook Pasta: Undercook if boiling; if no-boil, keep sauce extra saucy.

• Simmer Longer: The more your sauce chills out, the richer it tastes.

• Be Generous with Cheese: No one ever said, “That lasagna had too much cheese.”

Variations to Try

• The Bechamel Babe: Swap ricotta for gluten free creamy béchamel sauce

• Veggie Lover’s Dream: Add spinach, roasted eggplant, or sautéed mushrooms.

• Mexican Twist: Try our Gluten-Free Taco Rice Casserole when you want lasagna vibes with a fiesta attitude.

What We Learned

That lasagna makes everything better- marriages, Mondays, and minor meltdowns. Pour another glass and bask in the applause of your well-fed audience.

Give a Slice of Love - Support Lasagna Love

Here’s where we get a little mushy (in a good way). Our friend Rhiannon Menn started an amazing movement called Lasagna Love, a global network of home cooks delivering homemade lasagnas to families in need.

If your heart’s full and your fridge is overflowing, why not make a gluten-free version for someone who can’t eat gluten but still deserves the comfort of lasagna love?It’s simple:

1. Sign up at lasagnalove.org.

2. Mark yourself as gluten-free friendly.

3. Deliver pure cheesy kindness; no cape required.

Because feeding people is love, and gluten-free people deserve lasagna hugs too. ❤️

Frequently Asked Questions about Gluten-Free Lasagna

What’s the best gluten-free pasta for lasagna?

We’re loyal to Jovial Gluten-Free Pasta Sheets because they taste like the real deal and don’t fall apart mid-layering. Caputo’s version is a close second if you’re feeling experimental (or just forgot to buy the right box again).

Can I make this lasagna ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble it up to 24 hours ahead, cover it tightly, and pop it in the fridge. Add about 10 extra minutes of bake time straight from cold and maybe pour yourself a pre-bake glass of red while you wait.

Can I freeze gluten-free lasagna?

Absolutely. Let it cool, wrap it tighter than your skinny jeans, and freeze for up to three months. Reheat at 350°F until hot and bubbly. Bonus: reheated lasagna somehow tastes even better (science? magic? cheese?).

Can I use béchamel instead of ricotta?

Yes, and we strongly support this sort of chaos. We love using a gluten-free béchamel made with Caputo Fioreglut flour, butter, and milk. Or go wild and use both; your guests will call it “elevated,” and you’ll just call it “Tuesday.”

How do I make a gluten-free lasagna for someone in need?

Join Lasagna Love — our friend Rhiannon’s amazing organization connecting home cooks with local families who could use a warm meal. You can even mark your profile as “gluten-free friendly” to make sure everyone gets a slice of love (without the bellyache).

How do I stop gluten-free noodles from drying out?

Two words: extra sauce. Gluten-free noodles need more moisture to stay tender, so keep your sauce on the saucy side. Think “Italian grandma,” not “corporate lunch lasagna.”

What sides go best with lasagna?

A crisp green salad, garlicky gluten-free focaccia bread, and a second bottle of wine. Maybe a scoop of homemade ice cream for dessert if you’re feeling saintly (we use our beloved Whysper Ice Cream Maker daily, send help).