Spinach Lasagna Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 pieces
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Lasagna Recipe
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This rustic spinach lasagna recipe has four layers of tender noodles and 3 different kinds of gooey-melty cheeses. It's a cozy and delicious comfort food dish that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 1 box lasagna noodles regular or no-boil
- 6 cups marinara 2 - 24oz jars
- 30 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 5 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set out a 3 quart (9 x 13 inch) baking dish. Spray the inside of the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- If using classic dried lasagna sheets, set a 6-8 quart pot of water over high heat and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt. Then gently add the lasagna noodles, stir, and boil according to the package instructions. Once the noodles are cooked to al dente carefully use tongs to lift them out of the hot water and lay them out on a clean work surface to cool.
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Combine the softened cream cheese, 4 cups of mozzarella, and 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Add the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper. Use your hands to mix the cheese mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Next, set a strainer (sieve) over a bowl. Place the thawed spinach into the strainer. Push and press the spinach to remove as much moisture as possible. The dryer the spinach, the better the texture of the filling.
- Place the well-squeezed chopped spinach into the cheese mixture. Gently stir and toss to distribute the spinach throughout the cheese mixture.
- Determine how many lasagna noodles will fit in your dish. You're shooting for 4 layers, so most likely this would be 3 sheets of pasta per layer, for a total of 12 sheets.
- Lay the pasta sheets out on a clean work surface. Equally divide the cheese mixture and spoon it on top of each lasagna sheet. Then use your hands, or a spatula, to spread the cheese mixture across each sheet in an even layer.
- Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish and spread it around to evenly coat the bottom. Place the first layer of lasagna noodles with cheese over the bottom of the baking dish. Ladle 1 cup of marinara sauce over the lasagna noodles and spread it out evenly.
- Add the second layer of lasagna sheets with cheese, and the second layer of marinara sauce. Continue to layer until you have 4 full layers of lasagna sheets with cheese, and marinara.
- Pour the remaining marinara over the top of the lasagna. Spread it out evenly allowing it to cover the edges of the pasta around the sides of the dish. Then sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and secure tightly around the edges. Bake the lasagna for 30 minutes. Then carefully remove the foil from the top, and bake uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is golden around the edges, and the sauce is bubbling.
- You can cut and serve the lasagna immediately. However, for nice-neat squares of lasagna, it's best to allow the lasagna time to rest for 30 to 60 minutes before cutting. *Restaurants often cut, plate, and reheat lasagna for this reason.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1pc
Calories
284kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
1374mg
(57%)
Potassium
781mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
9272IU
(185%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
575mg
(58%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1374mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 781mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 9272IU | 185% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 575mg | 58% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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