Indulge in the culinary delight of Spinach & Feta Crockpot Lasagna, a delectable dish that combines the vibrant flavors of spinach, tangy feta cheese, and rich pasta sheets. This easy-to-make lasagna is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With just a few simple steps, you can create a hearty and comforting meal that the whole family will love. Explore variations of the classic lasagna recipe, including a vegetarian option and a creamy white sauce variation. Discover the secrets to achieving perfectly cooked lasagna noodles, a flavorful spinach and feta filling, and a golden-brown cheesy topping. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to become a family favorite.
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EASY SPINACH LASAGNA WITH WHITE SAUCE
Lasagna for the family who does not tolerate cooked tomatoes. The uncooked lasagna noodles make this recipe easy and fast. For non-vegetarians try adding a pound of sauteed hot Italian sausage. Simply delicious!
Provided by Juanita Peek
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 10x15 inch lasagna pan with cooking spray.
- Place the spinach in a medium bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes. Mix in ricotta. Beat the egg with a wire whisk, and add it to the spinach and ricotta. Stir well to blend.
- Combine pasta sauce with milk in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Spread about 1/2 cup pasta sauce mixture evenly in the bottom of the dish. Place 3 uncooked noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with half of the carrots and half of the mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetable mixture. Pour 1 1/2 cups sauce over the noodles. Spread the remaining spinach mixture over the sauce, followed by layers of the remaining carrots and mushrooms. Place 3 more noodles over the vegetables. Pour remaining sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Spray a sheet of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil, spray side down.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover, and spoon some sauce over the exposed top noodles. Turn the oven off, and place the uncovered dish back into the warm oven for 15 more minutes. Serve at once, or let rest until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 80.9 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 1047.5 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
SPINACH AND FETA FRITTATA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the bell pepper directly on a stovetop gas burner over high heat and char on all sides, turning with tongs, about 5 minutes. (If you don't have a gas stove, do this on a baking sheet under the broiler.) Transfer the pepper to a medium bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap and let sit 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; remove from the heat. Whisk the eggs, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the egg mixture and feta to the skillet and stir to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the frittata is set and the top is golden, about 15 minutes.
- While the frittata is cooking, peel off the skin from the roasted red pepper with your fingers. Cut the pepper in half, discard the seeds and slice into strips. Toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Slide the frittata onto a serving plate and cut into wedges. Serve with the roasted pepper.
PORTABELLA MUSHROOM WITH SPINACH AND FETA LASAGNA (VEGETARIAN)
This is a wonderful vegetarian dish! If desired, regular mushrooms may be substituted for the portabellos, but the regular mushrooms should be sautéed first to release any moisture, To make things easier, you may Classico pasta sauce for this recipe or just use your own favorite sauce --- prep time includes boiling the pasta.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- Cook the lasagna noodles until soft.
- Meanwhile in a saucepan, stir together the tomatoes (with juice), tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar and seasonings; heat till a medium boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- in a medium bowl, stir together 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, spinach and the egg.
- In the bottom of the prepared baking dish, spread 1/3 of the sauce on the bottom.
- Layer 3 pieces of cooked lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
- Then 1/2 of the cheese mixture.
- Then 1/2 of the sliced mushrooms.
- Then another 1/3 of the sauce; repeat.
- Top with the remaining pasta, then the balance of the sauce and then mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes, uncover, and bake for 5-7 minutes longer, or until the cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 62.1, Sodium 814.3, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.7, Protein 16.7
ARTICHOKE SPINACH LASAGNA
This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta.
Provided by DMCCRACKEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until onion is tender-crisp. Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce.
- Spread 1/4 of the artichoke mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 cooked noodles. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with artichoke mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.
- Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake 15 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1138.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
SKINNY SLOW-COOKER SPINACH LASAGNA
Zucchini, spinach and bell pepper layer into this delicious slow-cooker lasagna and you won't believe it is less than 300 calories per serving!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, tomatoes, crushed red pepper, bell pepper and zucchini. Spread 1 cup tomato mixture in bottom of slow cooker.
- Layer 3 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces to fit, over sauce in slow cooker. Spread half of the ricotta cheese over noodles; sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the spinach. Top with one-third of the tomato sauce mixture (about 1 1/2 cups). Repeat layering of noodles, cheeses and spinach. Top with remaining 3 noodles and sauce. Save remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese in refrigerator.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are tender and cooked through. Sprinkle with reserved mozzarella; cover and let stand 10 minutes to melt cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
- Use a good quality feta cheese. A salty, brined feta will give the lasagna the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the lasagna. The noodles should be tender but still have a little bite to them.
- Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
Conclusion:
This spinach and feta crockpot lasagna is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover spinach and feta cheese. The lasagna is made with simple ingredients that are cooked in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it. The result is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful lasagna that everyone will love.
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