Gluten-free lasagna
A bubbling Italian lasagna: rich beef and tomato sauce, creamy ricotta layers and golden mozzarella, built with gluten-free noodles.
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Toddlers
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- Kid-friendly
- Sheet pan
- One pan
- Gluten-free Italian
Ingredients
- 9 sheets gluten-free lasagna noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 450 g ground beef
- 800 g crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 300 g ricotta
- 1 egg, beaten
- 200 g shredded mozzarella
- 40 g grated parmesan
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- 1 tsp salt
Method
- Warm the oil, then soften the garlic until fragrant.2 min timer
- Brown the beef, breaking it up as it cooks.6 min timer
- Stir in the tomatoes, salt and oregano, then simmer until thickened.10 min timer
- Beat the ricotta with the egg until creamy.
- Layer noodles, beef sauce and ricotta three times, ending with sauce.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Scatter mozzarella and parmesan over the top, then bake until bubbling.25 min timer
Kids’ plate: Mini lasagna
On the plate: A saucy noodle square with ricotta and melted mozzarella, basil left off.
Make it a game: Build a tower on the fork — see how many layers you can spot before the first bite.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free noodles under a sauce made from tomatoes, beef and cheese — nothing else in the pan has gluten.
- Kid (4–12): Mild tomato-beef sauce and melty cheese in easy-to-lift noodle strips.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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This recipe also fits: Hashimoto's recipes, Toddlers recipes, Gluten-free recipes, Crohn’s and colitis recipes, Kid-friendly recipes, Sheet pan recipes, One pan recipes, Gluten-free Italian recipes.