Description
This Spinach Lasagna recipe is a delicious and comforting vegetarian dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering. Layers of lasagna noodles, savory spinach and ricotta cheese mixture, gooey mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce come together to create a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 3 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Saute Spinach: In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic, add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Mix ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in cooked spinach.
- Layer Lasagna: Spread marinara on baking dish, layer noodles, spinach mixture, mozzarella, and marinara. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15-20 minutes more.
- Rest and Serve: Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Lasagna freezes well; cool completely and wrap tightly before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
