Spinach Lasagna Recipe
This spinach lasagna is like a delicious tower of noodles, sautéed spinach, marinara sauce, and three yummy cheeses, all baked until they're golden and yummy. It's a great choice for a big group meal, especially if some folks are vegetarians. This lasagna is packed with greens and flavor, so it's really satisfying. If you've got any leftovers, you can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. This spinach lasagna is just so tasty!
Equipment
- Large pan
- Mixing bowls
- 9x13 baking pan
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 24 ounces Fresh spinach leaves
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ tsp Salt plus more if needed
- ¼ tsp Pepper plus more if needed
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
For Assembly:
- 1 box Lasagna noodles
- 24- ounce Jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp chopped Parsley
Instructions
For the Filling:
- Melt the butter in a big pan on medium-high heat.
- Put spinach in the pan until it shrinks. Keep adding until it's all shrunk.
- Add salt and pepper as much as you like.
- Let the spinach cool a bit, then press out extra water and chop it.
- In a big bowl, mix the chopped spinach, ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, 1 cup of mozzarella, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
For Assembly:
- Cook the lasagna noodles like it says on the package.
- Heat your oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Spread a bit of sauce on the bottom of the pan. Put a layer of noodles, then spread 1/3 of the cheese mix on top.
- Pour 1/3 of the marinara sauce over the cheese mix.
- Repeat these layers, finishing with marinara sauce on top.
- Cover the lasagna with foil, then bake for 45 minutes.
- Take off the foil, sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for 15 more minutes or until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Sprinkle some parsley on top. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then cut and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
- Make sure to squeeze out excess water from the spinach after wilting.
- Pre-cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions to ensure they're tender.
- Don't forget to cover the lasagna with foil while baking to prevent it from drying out.
- Let the lasagna rest for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and make slicing easier.