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Cheesy Spinach Lasagna

Teresa Ambra
Cheesy Spinach Lasagna is absolutely mouthwatering. This delicious meatless lasagna is full of spinach and three cheeses. It's perfect for Meatless Mondays or any other time you're trying to cut back on meat. Great choice for family or company dinners. This sumptuous and delectable lasagna will wow your family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Meatless Main Dish/Casserole/Veggie Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 356 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 Dutch oven with lid
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

TOMATO SAUCE:

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 29 oz. can diced petite tomatoes undrained (two 14.5-ounce cans)
  • 29 oz. can crushed tomatoes undrained (two 14.5-ounce cans)
  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves packed
  • 3 tbsp. fresh parsley minced

LASAGNA:

  • 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 extra large egg or use a large egg
  • 1/2 tsp. pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 14 oz. pkg. no-boil lasagna noodles dry
  • 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend shredded (mozzarella, parmesan, romano,asiago, provolone & fontina)
  • 1 tsp. fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

TOMATO SAUCE:

  • Pour olive oil into a large Dutch oven.
  • Heat pan to medium.
  • Add sea salt and onions and sauté about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, pepper and pepper flakes and sauté about 1 minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes; cover with lid and simmer over low heat about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in spinach and parsley.
  • Set aside.

LASAGNA:

  • Combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, basil, egg, salt and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • To assemble: Spray a 9x13” glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place about 1/3 cup of tomato sauce in the prepared dish.
  • Place three noodles over top.
  • Spread about ½ cup ricotta cheese mixture over top of the noodles.
  • Sprinkle with one cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Spread 1 ½ cups tomato sauce over top of the cheese.
  • Cover with noodles, ½ cup ricotta cheese mixture and another cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice.
  • Top with cheese blend.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake about 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until cheese is melted and casserole is hot and bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Notes

Recipe adapted from A Kitchen Addiction.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1893IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 367mgIron: 3mg
Keyword casserole, cheese, lasagna, main dish, mozzarella cheese, noodles, parmesan cheese, pasta, spinach
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