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Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna

Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna, made with store-bought tomato sauce, is a simple, delicious and balanced meal! This vegetarian lasagna recipe is the best kind of comfort food and can be made in advance for any evening or occasion.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

Lasagna
  • 46 oz. jarred tomato sauce
  • No Boil Lasagne Noodles
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded
Spinach Layer
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 oz. fresh baby spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Cheese Layer
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 teaspoon fresh basil
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prepare the Sautéed Spinach
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  1. In a large skillet of medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the minced garlic.
  2. When the garlic is sizzling, add the spinach.
  3. Cook the spinach until just wilted, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Layer
  1. In a food processor, combine the ricotta, cottage cheese, oregano, basil, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  2. Process until smooth and combined, then set aside.
Build and Bake the Lasagna
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a 9" x 13" baking dish, spread a spoonful of the tomato sauce onto the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. On top of the tomato sauce, place three of the no boil lasagne noodles side by side, spreading across the dish.
  4. Take 1/3 of the cheese mixture, and spread it on top of the noodles.
  5. Sprinkle 1/3 of the spinach on top of the cheese mixture.
  6. Add 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella on top of the spinach.
  7. Top with more tomato sauce.
  8. Repeat two more times until three layers of lasagna are built in the baking dish.
  9. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese on top of the tomato sauce.
  10. Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil, then transfer to the preheated oven.
  11. Bake 30 minutes, then remove the aluminum foil.
  12. Turn up the oven to 425°F, and bake the lasagna for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese on top is slightly browned, melted, and the rest of the dish is bubbling.
  13. Remove from the oven, and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
  14. Cut the lasagna into eight equal servings, and enjoy warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 343kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 1316mg (55%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 343kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 1316mg 55%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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