Gluten Free Lasagna {{RECIPE}}

I was SO excited when I saw this picture inside one of my Martha Stewart Magazines...it looked delicious and I knew I HAD to make it!

AND even better yet it's GLUTEN FREE {for all you with Celiac disease out there} and a HEALTHY alternative to regular lasagna!!!

What you Need : 

~ 1 can {28 ounces} whole peeled tomatoes

~ 2  table spoons extra virgin olive oil

~ 1/2 cup finely chopped onions (you can add more to your liking)

~ 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

{this worried me that it might be too spicy or that my kids wouldn't eat it...and it was NOT at all...it just gave it flavor not spice}

~ 12 ounces ground turkey 

~ 2 tablespoons of Oregano (you can use fresh if you have it) 

~ 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt

~ 2 medium zucchini, ends trimmed off

~ one large squash, ends trimmed off

~ 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

~ 1/4 teaspoon olive oil

~ Fresh ground pepper 

THE HOW TO : 

 1.) to make the sauce : 

Pulse tomatoes with HALF the juice in a food processor until finely chopped/ blended. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, over medium heat. Add chopped onions and red pepper flakes - stirring occasionally until onions are soft and golden brown. 

Add turkey : cook - break up any large pieces. Add the tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to the lowest setting and let simmer until thick (about 20 min) Stir in 1/2 the oregano and salt. let cool. 

2.) Make the Lasagna : 

preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice your vegetables lengthwise into strips about 1/8 inch thick.

Now onto the fun part....CREATING!

1.) layer the vegetables {slightly overlapping} across the bottom of your 8x8 un-greased pan

2.) spoon ONE CUP of the cooled sauce mixture onto the vegtables

3.) Dot with spoonfuls of Ricotta cheese

4.) repeat steps 1-3

5.) for your last layer top with remaining vegetables. brush the tops with 1/4 teaspoon of olive oil and the remaining cheese {at sprinkled a bit of mozzarella on top for looks} Season with Salt and Pepper and the remaining oregano. 

6.) bake uncovered until lasagna bubbles and tops brown {about 45 minutes}. Let stand for 10 minutes. 

and....ENJOY!!!!

 Be sure to let me know if you make this at your home! I love to hear about my FABULOUS readers using my tutorials / recipes! <3

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{original recipe by Martha Stewart - adapted by me to my taste/liking}