Description
This Gluten Free High Protein Lasagna is a hearty and comforting dish that combines traditional lasagna layers with gluten-free noodles and protein-rich ingredients like lean ground turkey or chicken, cottage cheese or ricotta, and spinach or kale. It’s perfect for those seeking a nutritious, flavorful, and gluten-free meal that’s easy to prepare and adaptable for various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Lasagna Noodles (quantity as needed for layering)
- Lean Ground Turkey or Chicken (1 lb)
- Marinara Sauce (3 cups)
- Italian Seasoning (1 tsp)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
Cheese Mixture
- Cottage Cheese or Ricotta (2 cups)
- Egg (1, beaten)
- Fresh Spinach or Kale (1 cup, chopped and squeezed dry)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Other Cheeses
- Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups shredded)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce and Protein: Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Add the lean ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Pour in marinara sauce, stir in Italian seasoning, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Mix the Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese or ricotta with the beaten egg, chopped spinach or kale, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well to form a creamy, protein-rich filling.
- Assemble the Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Layer gluten-free noodles over the sauce, then spread a generous amount of the cheese mixture on top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the assembled lasagna with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden brown. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the layers to set.
Notes
- Cook gluten-free noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking.
- Thoroughly squeeze dry the spinach or kale to avoid watery layers in the lasagna.
- Add fresh herbs like basil or oregano just before baking for a fresh flavor boost.
- Allow the lasagna to rest after baking so it sets and slices neatly without falling apart.
- Layer ingredients evenly to ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/6th of the dish)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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