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												White Lasagna with Spinach
A delicious and easy pasta dinner that the whole family will love! Layers of creamy white sauce, tender pasta, and fresh spinach create the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, as it can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
Prep Time
														20 mins
													Cook Time
														20 mins
													
													Servings:  12 
												
																																				
													Calories:  453 kcal
												
																								
																								
																								
													Course:  
																											Main Course , 																											Dinner 																									
																								
																								
																								
													Cuisine:  
																											Italian 																									
																							Ingredients
- 12 ounces lasagna noodles
 - 16 ounces baby spinach
 - 12 ounces mozzarella
 
For the white sauce
- 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
 - 1/2 cup flour
 - 4 cups whole milk
 - 3 cloves garlic pressed
 - 16 ounces whole milk ricotta
 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan
 - 2 teaspoons salt
 - 1 teaspoon pepper
 
Garnish (optional)
- freshly chopped parsley
 
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
 - Cook lasagna noodles to al dente per package directions.
 - Place spinach in a micowave safe bowl, and heat for 30 second increments until it just starts to wilt. Set aside.
 
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																To make the white sauce:
- In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the paste begins to bubble and thicken, about 2 minutes.
 - Slowly whisk in the milk, until it is fully incorporated and no lumps remain. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to low and continue to simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
 - Stir in garlic, salt and pepper, then mix in the ricotta and parmesan cheeses, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
 
To Assemble Lasagna
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay a layer of lasagna noodles over the bottom.
 - Spread a layer of sauce on the noodles, and about half of the spinach, and top with mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of noodles, sauce, the rest of the spinach, and mozzarella cheese. To finish top off with a layer of noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
 - Bake at 350˚F for about 40-50 minutes or until the lasagna is completely heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let set for about 5-10 minutes.Optional- broil for the last 5 minutes to get the cheese browned on top.
 - Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
 
Notes
- This makes 12 servings, or 8 extra large servings. We find that it goes a long way since it is such a rich dish.
 - You can cut the recipe in half easily to make 4-5 servings in a 9x9 square baking dish.
 
Nutrition Information
																											
														Calories  
														453kcal
																													(23%)
																																									
														Carbohydrates  
														40g
																													(13%)
																																									
														Protein  
														21g
																													(42%)
																																									
														Fat  
														23g
																													(35%)
																																									
														Saturated Fat  
														14g
																													(70%)
																																									
														Polyunsaturated Fat  
														1g
																																									
														Monounsaturated Fat  
														6g
																																									
														Trans Fat  
														0.3g
																																									
														Cholesterol  
														75mg
																													(25%)
																																									
														Sodium  
														788mg
																													(33%)
																																									
														Potassium  
														495mg
																													(14%)
																																									
														Fiber  
														2g
																													(8%)
																																									
														Sugar  
														6g
																													(12%)
																																									
														Vitamin A  
														4306IU
																													(86%)
																																									
														Vitamin C  
														11mg
																													(12%)
																																									
														Calcium  
														422mg
																													(42%)
																																									
														Iron  
														2mg
																													(11%)
																																							
												
																									Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% | 
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% | 
| Protein | 21g | 42% | 
| Fat | 23g | 35% | 
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% | 
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% | 
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% | 
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% | 
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% | 
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% | 
| Potassium | 495mg | 11% | 
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | 
| Sugar | 6g | 12% | 
| Vitamin A | 4306IU | 86% | 
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% | 
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% | 
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | 
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.