Easy Gluten-Free Veggie Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the tomato sauce:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the filling:

• 2 cups chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Other:

• Gluten-free lasagna noodles (enough for 3 layers in your baking dish)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. To make the tomato sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.

3. Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, prepare the filling by mixing together the chopped spinach, sliced mushrooms, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup), grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.

5. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. Place a layer of gluten-free lasagna noodles over the sauce.

7. Spread a portion of the filling mixture over the noodles.

8. Repeat layers of noodles, sauce, and filling until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of noodles on top.

9. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the top layer of noodles.

10. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup) sparingly over the top.

11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.

12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.

13. Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

This version still maintains the essence of the lasagna but with a reduced amount of cheese. Enjoy your flavorful, lighter vegetarian and gluten-free lasagna!