Best 6 Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Cheesy Spinach Lasagna, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles, a creamy spinach filling, and a rich, melted cheese sauce, all baked to perfection. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, with the spinach adding a vibrant freshness, the cheese providing a gooey, indulgent richness, and the lasagna noodles offering a satisfying chewiness. This recipe includes variations to suit your preferences, from a traditional meat-based lasagna to a vegetarian delight. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will help you create a mouthwatering Cheesy Spinach Lasagna that will impress your family and friends.

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MAKE-AHEAD CHEESY TURKEY SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL-UPS



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Keep these veggie- and lean turkey-loaded lasagna rolls in your freezer to make weeknight dinners both simple and spectacular.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (20 oz) ground turkey
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce
2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup shredded carrot, if desired
1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup julienne-cut fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey, garlic and Italian seasoning; cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in 1 jar pasta sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to medium bowl; cool 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, mix spinach, carrot, ricotta cheese and eggs.
  • Spread slightly less than 1/4 cup ricotta mixture evenly along center of each cooked lasagna noodle. Spread 1/4 cup turkey mixture over ricotta mixture, to within 1 inch of one short end. Roll up firmly toward unfilled end. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place roll-ups seam side down in pan; cover loosely with foil. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Place frozen rolls in two labeled 1-gallon airtight freezer bags. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • To bake 16 lasagna roll-ups, spray two 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dishes with cooking spray. Remove roll-ups from freezer bag; place 8 in each baking dish. Cover with foil; thaw in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Divide remaining jar of pasta sauce between baking dishes, pouring over and down sides of roll-ups. Cover tightly with foil; bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle each dish with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

LOW FAT CHEESY SPINACH AND EGGPLANT LASAGNA



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Lasagna recipe with vegetables and cheese!

Provided by Jen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 whole wheat lasagna noodles, dry
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 eggplant, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can Italian herb-flavored tomato sauce
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
2 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Drop lasagna noodles into water and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Cook until noodles are tender but still slightly firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain water from the noodles and let cool.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir garlic and eggplant chunks until eggplant is partially cooked, about 7 minutes.
  • Pour tomato sauce into the skillet and simmer until eggplant is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and egg in a bowl.
  • Mix spinach into ricotta cheese mixture.
  • Spread a layer of tomato sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Place 4 noodles on top of the sauce, overlapping if necessary.
  • Spoon 1/3 of the remaining tomato sauce over noodles.
  • Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the tomato sauce
  • Repeat layers twice more, starting with noodles and following with sauce and ricotta mixture.
  • Top the lasagna with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the ricotta filling is set and mozzarella cheese topping is lightly browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.3 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 659.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CHEESY SPINACH LASAGNA ROLL-UPS



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Simpler to make than a pan of lasagna, and so pretty to serve!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 uncooked lasagna noodles
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, if desired
1 cup part-skim ricotta or cottage cheese
1/2 cup shredded carrot (1 small)
1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
2 egg whites or 1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook ground turkey and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink; drain, if necessary. Stir in pasta sauce, Italian seasoning and fennel. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, carrot, spinach and egg whites. Spread each cooked lasagna noodle with generous 1/4 cup spinach filling to within 1 inch of one short end. Roll up firmly toward unfilled end.
  • Reserve 1 1/2 cups sauce. In ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish, pour remaining sauce. Arrange roll-ups, seam side down, in sauce. Pour reserved sauce over roll-ups.
  • Cover tightly with foil; bake 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; bake uncovered 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

CHEESY SPINACH LASAGNA



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Spinach even the kids will love! Use oven ready lasagna noodles to make this quick and easy vegetarian entree.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ricotta cheese
1 package (9 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, patted dry
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
3 eggs
2 tablespoons Spice Islands® Italian Herb Seasoning
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Spice Islands® Fine Grind Black Pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 ounces no boil lasagna noodles (8 noodles)
1 jar (26 ounces) prepared spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine spinach, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian herb seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in mushrooms. Set aside. Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan. Line with a single layer of lasagna noodles. Top with half of spinach/cheese mixture. Pour half of spaghetti sauce over all. Repeat. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting for easy serving.

CHEESY SPINACH LASAGNA



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This is quick and easy. I like the three different cheeses.

Provided by WIKSCOGG

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Sparkle

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 large eggs eggs
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
½ cup creamed cottage cheese
6 slices bacon
1 dash garlic powder
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Cook spinach according to directions; drain well.
  • In a bowl beat the cream cheese on medium speed with electric mixer. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Stir in provolone cheese, cottage cheese, bacon and garlic powder. Layer half of lasagna noodles in a greased baking dish. Spread with half of cheese mixture and half of the spinach. Top with the remaining lasagna noodles, spinach and cheese.
  • Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 506 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHEESY CHICKEN AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Hamburger Helper® gives you a jump start on this mouthwatering Italian favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 package Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna
2 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • Stir in Sauce Mix, hot water and 1 cup milk. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach and tomato. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Supreme Topping Mix and 1/4 cup milk about 30 seconds or until almost smooth. Stir chicken mixture; pour cheese mixture evenly over chicken mixture. Let stand uncovered about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg

Tips:

  • Always use fresh spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, make sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
  • Don't overcrowd the lasagna pan. If you do, the lasagna will not cook evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the lasagna. The cheese should be melted and bubbly, but the noodles should not be mushy.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Cheesy spinach lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your lasagna meaty or vegetarian, cheesy or light, there's a recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give cheesy spinach lasagna a try. You won't be disappointed!

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