Gluten Free Veggie Lasagna Food

GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Mix ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, parsley, black pepper and red pepper together until well combined.
• Clean mushrooms and thinly slice.
• Slice mozzarella with a cheese knife or sharp knife and set aside.
• Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add olive oil and then sliced mushrooms, frozen spinach, crushed garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, using a spatula or wooden spoon to break up spinach, until warmed through and there is liquid pooling in the pan.
• Remove from heat, drain well (really press the water out!) and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350F. Line up lasagna noodles, marinara, ricotta cheese mixture, drained veggies, sliced mozzarella and grated cheese.
• Begin assembling by spreading 1/2 cup of marinara on the bottom of your baking dish.
• Add one layer of uncooked noodles (about 3 to 4 noodles / noodle pieces).
• Use a spatula to spread 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
• Sprinkle 1/3 of the drained veggie mixture. Spread 1 cup of marinara over the veggies and top with 1/3 of the sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
• Add layer of uncooked noodles (about 3 to 4 noodles / noodle pieces). Top with 1 1/2 cups of marinara.
• Use a spatula to spread remaining 1/2 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles.
• Sprinkle 1/3 of the drained veggie mixture. Top with 1/3 of the sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with 1/3 of the grated cheese.
• Add remaining noodles / noodle pieces. Cover with 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, remaining sliced mozzarella and remaining veggie mixture.
• Sprinkle generously with remaining grated cheese.
• Loosely cover with tin foil (you do not want the foil to get stuck to the cheese) and bake for 45 minutes.
• Remove foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 45 minutes or until top is brown and bubbly.
• Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. Cut into 8 large or 12 medium pieces, serve warm and Enjoy!

GLUTEN-FREE VEGETABLE LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a medium pan, heat the olive oil on medium-low heat. Add the onion, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, garlic and a dash of salt and pepper. Sauté on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until the mushrooms start to soften and onion becomes translucent. Set aside.
• Cook the noodles according to package directions till al dente (not quite done and still firm). Drain and leave a little water so the noodles do not stick. Or lay them out on a flat surface.
• Meanwhile, while the noodles cook shred the parmesan and mozzarella cheese and make the ricotta filling. In a large bowl cream together ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, oregano, basil, and milk.
• Spray a large 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking oil. Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a single layer of noodles over the tomato sauce (3-4 strips throughout each layer). Then add the ricotta mixture, then sautéed vegetables on top. Repeat 2 more times starting with tomato sauce, then noodles, creamed cheese, vegetables. On the fourth layer of noodles, dip them first in water then top with tomato sauce and the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Rest lasagna for about 30 minutes to allow the noodles to absorb liquid and flavors to set. Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until the top is brown and bubbly. If the sides seem to burn, cover with foil, and remove foil for last 5 minutes of cooking. Rest at least 20 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE LASAGNA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• 2. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, and oregano. Arrange one-third of the sweet potatoes in the dish, overlapping the slices slightly. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture on top, then spread evenly. Spread half of the tomato sauce on top, then sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella over the sauce. Repeat the layering once. Arrange the remaining sweet potatoes on top.
• 3. Cover the dish tightly with foil. (The lasagna can be refrigerated for up to a day at this point.) Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top. Bake until a knife easily slides through the center and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• Tip: For freezing and reheating, completely cool the lasagna. Cut into 8 even pieces and freeze in individual portions in freezer-safe resealable plastic bags for up to 1 month. Unwrap and cover with a damp paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until hot, about 5 minutes.

GLUTEN FREE VEGAN ZUCCHINI EGGPLANT LASAGNA

Steps:

• Prepare Vegan ricotta: In a food processor or industrial blender, combine the cashews, oil, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the tofu, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely chopped and resembling the texture of ricotta, add soymilk as needed to thin the mixture out. Add the basil and pulse just until chopped into the mixture.
• Set Vegan ricotta and set aside.
• Slice zucchini and eggplant into thin, horizontal planks preferably with a mandolin. Place zucchini in a colander and salt. Allow to sit for 30-60 minutes to extract extra moisture. Drain and pat dry with a towel. Bake or sautée slices for a few minutes on each side to ensure all excess moisture is removed (I cooked slices in a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes on each side). Put aside.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil in a pan on medium to medium-high heat. Add carrot sticks and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add sliced baby bella mushroom and onion cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 additional minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
• Put a thin layer of tomato sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. Place zucchini planks over sauce to cover the bottom of the dish.
• Add 1/2 the ricotta mixture, spreading it evenly over the zucchini. Then add 1/2 the mushroom mixture, spreading it over the ricotta. Add another thin layer of sauce. Repeat with zucchini, ricotta and mushroom mixture. Add a last layer of zucchini and cover in sauce. If you like, add a layer of vegan cheese .
• Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Remove lasagna from the oven and allow to sit for approximately 15 minutes before serving.

GLUTEN-FREE VEGGIE LASAGNA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix the spinach, ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, and oregano. Arrange one-third of the sweet potatoes in the dish, overlapping the slices slightly. Dollop half of the ricotta mixture on top, then spread evenly. Spread half of the tomato sauce on top, then sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella over the sauce. Repeat the layering once. Arrange the remaining sweet potatoes on top.
• Cover the dish tightly with foil. (The lasagna can be refrigerated for up to a day at this point.) Bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil, and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top. Bake until a knife easily slides through the center and the cheese on top is melted and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• Tip: For freezing and reheating, completely cool the lasagna. Cut into 8 even pieces and freeze in individual portions in freezer-safe resealable plastic bags for up to 1 month. Unwrap and cover with a damp paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave until hot, about 5 minutes.