Description
A delicious and nutritious spinach lasagna recipe that combines layers of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in tangy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- Lasagna noodles: 12 sheets (uncooked)
- Ricotta cheese: 15 oz (425 g)
- Fresh spinach: 10 oz (280 g), chopped or 1 package frozen, thawed and drained
- Marinara sauce: 3 cups (720 ml)
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups (200 g), shredded
- Parmesan cheese: 1 cup (100 g), grated
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the spinach by sautéing minced garlic in olive oil, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make the cheese mixture by combining ricotta cheese with half of the grated Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the marinara sauce, either store-bought or homemade.
- Assemble the lasagna by layering marinara sauce, noodles, cheese mixture, spinach, and mozzarella in a baking dish.
- Bake the lasagna covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using frozen spinach is acceptable; just ensure it is thawed and drained.
- Allowing the lasagna to rest after baking helps the layers set.
- Season each layer for enhanced flavor.
- Covering the lasagna while baking prevents the cheese from burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spinach lasagna, vegetarian lasagna, healthy lasagna, comfort food