Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna

A rustic baking dish of Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna with roasted eggplant layers, marinara sauce, vegan ricotta, and melted mozzarella, topped with basil leaves, set on a wooden table with marinara sauce and fresh basil in the background.

Gluten-Free Eggplant Lasagna

Enjoy this wholesome and gluten-free twist on classic lasagna, featuring tender eggplant slices, fresh basil, and creamy tofu ricotta.
Portions:12
Preparation Time: 1 uur 30 minuten
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Equipment

  • 9 × 13-inch (23 × 33-cm) baking dish
  • aluminum foil

Ingrediënten

  • 510 g 2¼ cups marinara sauce
  • 2 medium eggplants sliced 3 mm (⅛ inch) thick
  • 40 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 recipe Tofu Ricotta see below or substitute premade
  • 6 Roma tomatoes sliced 3 mm (⅛ inch) thick

Instructies

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
  • Spread a very thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish.
  • Layer the eggplant slices in a single layer over the sauce.
  • Spread another thin layer of sauce over the eggplant slices.
  • Add about 10 basil leaves on top of the sauce.
  • Spread a thin layer of ricotta over the basil.
  • Layer the Roma tomato slices over the ricotta.
  • Repeat the layering process for a total of 4 complete layers, ending with sauce and ricotta on top.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Allow the lasagna to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to help the portions set.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this lasagna with a medium-bodied Chianti or a dry Rosé to complement the tomato and basil flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 110 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 4 g | Sugar: 6 g | Salt: 390 g
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Recipe Category Main Dish / Vegetables
Country Italian
Holliday: Christmas / Easter / Mothersday
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