Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne Recipe

This Gluten-free beef lasagne is a rich and comforting recipe, which is made with quality beef mince and plum tomatoes. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, perfect for a family dinner that everyone can enjoy.

Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne Ingredients

For the Bolognese Sauce:

• 2 carrots, peeled
• 2 onions, peeled
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
• 2 sticks of celery, trimmed
• olive oil
• 2 rashers of smoked streaky bacon
• ½ a bunch of fresh thyme (15g)
• 500g quality beef mince
• a good splash of red wine
• 1 gluten-free beef stock cube
• 2 x 400g tins of plum tomatoes
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper

For the Béchamel Sauce:

• 1 litre semi-skimmed milk
• 35g unsalted butter
• 25g gluten-free plain flour
• 25g cornflour
• 70g Parmesan cheese
• 1 whole nutmeg, for grating

To Assemble:

• 1 x batch of gluten-free pasta dough
• Extra Parmesan cheese, for topping

How To Make Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne

1. Make the Bolognese sauce: Finely chop the carrots, onions, garlic, and celery. In a large, wide pan over a medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the chopped bacon. Add the chopped vegetables and the thyme leaves and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
2. Brown the beef and simmer: Turn the heat up slightly, then stir in the beef mince, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for around 5 minutes, or until browned all over. Add the wine and crumble in the stock cube, stirring until the liquid has reduced. Stir in the tomatoes and 1 tin’s worth of water.
3. Slow-cook the sauce: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for around 1 hour. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and reduced.
4. Make the béchamel sauce: While the Bolognese simmers, place the milk, butter, gluten-free plain flour, and cornflour in a medium pan over a low heat. Heat gently, whisking continuously for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Grate in three-quarters of the Parmesan and a good grating of nutmeg. Season to taste and set aside.
5. Assemble the lasagne: Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4. Roll out your gluten-free pasta dough and cut it into rectangles to fit your ovenproof dish (roughly 25cm x 30cm).
6. Layer the dish: Spoon one-third of the Bolognese sauce into the dish. Layer over one-third of the lasagne sheets and top with one-third of the béchamel sauce. Repeat the layers twice more, finishing with a final layer of béchamel.
7. Bake until golden: Grate over the remaining Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil. Cover with tin foil and place in the hot oven for around 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue cooking for around 30 more minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Recipe Tips

• How to make a smooth gluten-free béchamel? The key is to whisk continuously from the moment you put the pan on the heat. This will prevent the flours from clumping and ensure a silky-smooth sauce.
• Can I make this ahead of time? This is a perfect make-ahead dish. You can make the Bolognese sauce up to two days in advance. You can also assemble the entire lasagne, cover it, and keep it in the refrigerator for a day before baking.
• Can I use a different meat? A classic Bolognese is often made with a mix of beef and pork mince for extra richness. You could use all pork or even lamb mince if you prefer.
• Why cook the sauce for so long? The long, slow simmer is essential for developing a deep, rich flavor in the Bolognese and for making the meat incredibly tender.

What To Serve With Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne

This hearty lasagne is a complete meal, but it’s traditionally served with:

• A crisp green salad with a simple vinaigrette
• Warm, crusty gluten-free garlic bread
• A side of steamed green beans

How To Store Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container or tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: This lasagne freezes very well before it’s baked. Assemble the dish, let it cool completely, then wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil. It can be frozen for up to one month. Bake from frozen, adding about 20-30 minutes to the cooking time.

Gluten-Free Beef Lasagne Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 750 kcal
• Fat: 40g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 40g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Try More Recipes:

• Bloody Mary Beef Recipe
• Roast Forerib of Beef with Garlic & Rosemary Recipe
• Beef Kofta Curry Recipe