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Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients:
- 10 C Baby Spinach Leaves
- 3 T Olive Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- 3 C Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- ¼ C Parmesan Cheese, shredded
- 1-28 oz can Whole Tomatoes
- 1 White Onion, diced
- ¼ C Fresh Basil Leaves
- 6 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 box Oven Ready Lasagna Noodle
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray 9x13 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash and dry spinach leaves.
- Preheat sauté pan to medium low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sauté garlic 1-2 minutes. Add spinach. Cook until spinach is wilted. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Combine ricotta, eggs and shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Pour tomatoes into large bowl. Crush tomatoes with your hand until tomatoes are pureed.
- Heat sauce pot to medium heat. Add remaining oil and onion. Cook until onion is translucent and fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Tear basil leaves then add to tomato sauce.
- Assemble lasagna: Spread about ¼ cup of tomato sauce on bottom of pan. Layer bottom of baking dish with lasagna sheets without overlapping. Top with 1/3 ricotta mixture followed by 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread 1/3 spinach mixture over ricotta. Top with 1 cup tomato sauce. Repeat these steps for two more layers.
- Top final layer of lasagna noodles with remaining tomato sauce and 2 cups of cheese.
- Spray large sheet of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray. Tightly cover the lasagna with the aluminum foil sprayed side down.
- Place on baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has caramelized and is golden brown.
- Allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Equipment:
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- 9x13 Baking Pan
- Sauté Pan
- Sauce Pot
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Aluminum Foil