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Spinach Lasagna

Spinach Lasagna

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Spinach Lasagna is a comforting, flavorful dish that layers rich spinach and cheese with tangy marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Packed with healthy greens and plenty of cheesy goodness, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Itโ€™s a perfect mix of healthy ingredients and hearty flavors that everyone will enjoy.


Ingredients

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Spinach and Cheese Mixture

  • 16 oz fresh spinach
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 4โ€“6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Others

  • 1โ€“2 tsp vegetable oil
  • 6 sheets oven-ready lasagna pasta
  • 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven โ€“ Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  • Cook Spinach โ€“ Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add vegetable oil. Sautรฉ the spinach until soft, around 2-3 minutes, in batches if necessary. Set aside.
  • Mix Spinach & Cheese โ€“ In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked spinach with the remaining ingredients for the spinach and cheese mixture: ricotta cheese, garlic, oregano, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and black pepper. Fold until everything is well incorporated.
  • Prepare Casserole Dish โ€“ Grease a large 9ร—13-inch casserole dish. Spoon ยฝ cup marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish and spread it evenly.
  • Layer Lasagna โ€“ Layer the lasagna by placing oven-ready pasta sheets on top of the marinara sauce. Then, add half of the spinach and cheese mixture, followed by 1 cup marinara sauce. Repeat the process to create another layer, ensuring the top layer is marinara sauce.
  • Top with Cheese โ€“ Sprinkle the top layer with 1 cup shredded mozzarella and ยฝ cup grated parmesan.
  • Bake โ€“ Bake the lasagna in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Cool & Serve โ€“ Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can add a sprinkle of fresh basil on top of the lasagna after baking for extra flavor and freshness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 222 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg