Spinach Lasagna Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
591 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Description
Starting by dicing bacon into small pieces and grating mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses sets the foundation for the layers. The cottage cheese is blended smooth with garlic powder to distribute flavor evenly. Medium-sized chopped spinach adds freshness and color while maintaining texture in the layers. Butter is used to grease the baking dish, preventing sticking. The lasagna is assembled by layering noodles, cottage cheese mixture, spinach, bacon, mozzarella, and Parmesan in thirds. This layering repeats to build a multi-layered casserole topped heavily with cheese. Baking covered at 250°F allows gentle cooking and melding of flavors over 45 minutes, after which the cover is removed to brown the top, creating a golden cheese crust. The dish is served hot to enjoy melted cheese and a blend of creamy and crisp textures.
This spinach lasagna works well as a comforting vegetarian-friendly meal when bacon is substituted or included when bacon is appropriate. The balanced combination of protein, vegetables, and cheese makes it suitable for a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 24 oz cottage cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 cups spinach
- 8 lices Bacon crispy
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 2 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
- 12 heets lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Dice the bacon into tiny pieces and grate the parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Blend the cottage cheese with garlic powder until creamy and smooth.
- Dice the spinach into medium-sized pieces.
- Butter all the sides of a baking dish. Place the lasagna sheets on the bottom of the dish, followed by a third of the cottage cheese mixture, spinach, bacon bites, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Repeat the layering until you run out of ingredients. Top the lasagna with cheese.
- Bake the lasagna covered with foil or a baking dish lid at 250°F for 45 minutes. Remove the cover and bake until the top is golden brown. Serve right away while the cheese is nice and melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 591 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 591kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1533mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2245IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 763mg | 76% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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