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Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Spinach Lasagna is made with rich marinara sauce, fresh lasagna noodles, spinach, and lots of gooey cheese.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 24 ounces Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 14 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper plus more to taste
For assembly:
- 1 box lasagna noodles
- 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
Instructions
Filling:
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add handfuls of spinach and cook it just until it wilts. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the spinach to a bowl and let it cool slightly.
- After that, squeeze the excess water and coarsely chop it.
- Mix it with chopped basil, garlic, ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
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Assembly:
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions, aiming for al dente.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Spread a small amount of marinara sauce on the bottom of the pan. Add a layer of noodles, then spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
- Top the cheese mixture with 1/3 of the marinara sauce.
- Repeat the layers, ending with the marinara sauce.
- Cover the lasagna with foil, and bake it for 40-45 minutes.
- Uncover it, then add the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browned.
- Sprinkle the lasagna with parsley and basil. Let it stand for 10-15 minutes, then cut into slices and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1148mg
(48%)
Potassium
806mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8383IU
(168%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
567mg
(57%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1148mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8383IU | 168% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 567mg | 57% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.