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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Spinach Lasagna III, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish gets a modern makeover with layers of tender lasagna noodles, a creamy spinach filling, and a rich tomato sauce, all baked to perfection. Experience a burst of freshness with every bite of the spinach filling, expertly seasoned with garlic, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. The tangy tomato sauce, simmered with aromatic herbs and a hint of sweetness, provides a delightful contrast to the creamy filling. But that's not all. This recipe also includes a vegetarian version, catering to those with dietary preferences, and a gluten-free alternative, ensuring everyone can savor this culinary masterpiece. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this versatile and delicious Spinach Lasagna III.

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SPINACH LASAGNA



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Due to an injury, I'm not as active as I used to be and can't burn off the calories. Because I love Italian food, one of the first things I looked for was a low-fat lasagna. This meatless recipe is not only good, it's good for you. -E. Marie Goetz, Morgantown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cartons (15 ounces each) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, egg white, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Combine mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer three noodles, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup spinach mixture and 3/4 cup cheese mixture. Repeat layers three times., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST SPINACH LASAGNA RECIPE



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Fresh ricotta, leafy spinach, white sauce, fresh pasta, and careful assembly of layers are key to producing the ultimate creamy, cheesy, spinach lasagna flavored with a hint of nutmeg.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Mains

Time 2h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the Spinach:
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, finely minced (about 1/2 cup)
6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds fresh flat or curly spinach leaves, washed and dried
For the Ricotta:
2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese (see note)
2 eggs
4 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
For the White Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 quart (4 cups) whole milk
12 ounces grated low moisture mozzarella cheese
12 ounces grated Comté, Gruyère, or Emmenthaler cheese
For Assembly:
1 1/2 pounds (enough sheets to make 12 layers) fresh lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • For the Spinach: Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add shallots and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add a few large handfuls of spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted. Continue adding spinach a handful at a time until it is all in the pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach expels its moisture and most of that moisture evaporates, leaving a dry bottom as you stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer spinach to a fine mesh strainer set over the sink and press out excess moisture with a rubber spatula. Let spinach continue to drain as you prepare the ricotta mixture.
  • For the Ricotta: Transfer half of the ricotta, both eggs, the Parmesan, and the nutmeg to the bowl of a food processor. Season with salt and pepper. Process until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer mixture to a large bowl but do not wipe out food processor. Transfer spinach to food processor and pulse until finely chopped, 10 to 12 short pulses. Add spinach and remaining ricotta to the ricotta mixture and fold gently to combine.
  • For the White Sauce: Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour and increase heat to medium high. Cook, stirring butter and flour with a whisk until paled golden blond, about 1 minute. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in milk. Continue to cook, whisking frequently, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat and add 3/4 of mozzarella and Comté, Gruyère, or Emmenthale cheese. Whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To Assemble: Adjust oven rack to lower middle position and preheat oven to 400°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta sheets a few at a time and cook until barely tender, about 45 seconds. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer and run under cool water until well chilled. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel in a single layer. Continue until all pasta is par-cooked and dried.
  • Drizzle a small amount of white sauce over the bottom of a lasagna pan or large casserole. Add a layer of noodles. Top with 1/12th of spinach mixture and 1/12th of remaining white sauce. Continue layering pasta, spinach, and white sauce until you lay down the top sheet of pasta.
  • Spread remaining spinach mixture evenly over the top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Comté or Emmentaler cheese and drizzle with remaining white sauce. Spread into an even layer with a rubber spatula.
  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until bubble and lightly browned, about 20 minutes longer. Let rest at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 146 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 874 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize Serves 8 to 10, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPINACH LASAGNA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons EVOO
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Two 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes
2 cups passata or tomato sauce
A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
1 small onion, peeled and halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boxes or bags frozen chopped organic spinach, defrosted and wrung dry
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella, thinly sliced, thickly shredded or diced
3 cups fresh ricotta (cow or sheep's milk), drained
2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (cow's milk) or pecorino (tangy sheep's milk)
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
Freshly grated nutmeg, as needed
1 box no-boil flat lasagna noodles, such as Barilla, or 12 curly regular dried lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Heat the EVOO in a saucepot and add the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and crush them up a bit. Add the passata, a fat handful of torn basil leaves, the onion and some salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the onion and set the sauce aside.
  • Separate the spinach while adding it to a mixing bowl. Add half of the mozzarella, the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and the eggs yolks and mix to combine. Season with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Layer a little sauce into a lasagna pan and top with three flat lasagna sheets or four curly. Top with a little more sauce, and then half of the spinach and cheese mixture. Repeat with another layer, and end on top with lasagna sheets. Top with some sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • The lasagna can be stored before or after baking for a make-ahead meal, or baked to serve immediately. When baking the first time, bake at 375 degrees F, uncovered, from room temperature until cooked through and brown and bubbling on top, 60 to 70 minutes. If reheating, bake at 375 degrees F, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

SPINACH LASAGNA RECIPE



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Feature a new star on the table with our Spinach Lasagna Recipe. Our scene-stealing Spinach Lasagna Recipe features cheesy spinach, noodles and mozzarella.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, beaten
1 container (16 oz.) BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN 2% Milkfat Low Fat Cottage Cheese
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
3 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, divided
9 lasagna noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, 2 cups mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan until blended.
  • Spread 1 cup pasta sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 3 noodles and half the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Bake 45 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 840 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

SPINACH LASAGNA



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Equal parts indulgent and virtuous, this meatless lasagna from Mark Bittman will please everyone at the table. Serve it with a green salad on a weeknight, or alongside a platter of meatballs for Sunday dinner. And listen: We won't tell anyone if you use no-boil noodles or frozen spinach. It's all good either way.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings or more

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 to 16 dried or fresh lasagna noodles
3 to 4 cups good tomato sauce
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups cooked spinach, squeezed dry and chopped (about 1 1/2 pounds fresh)
1 1/2 cups ricotta
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated mozzarella
2 cups grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • If you're using dried pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If you're using fresh pasta sheets, cut them into long wide noodles approximately 3 inches by 13 inches, or a size that will fit into your lasagna dish. Cook the noodles (6 at a time for dried noodles) until they are tender but still underdone (they will finish cooking as the lasagna bakes); fresh pasta will take only a minute. Drain and then lay the noodles flat on a towel so they won't stick.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a rectangular baking dish with the olive oil, add a large dollop of tomato sauce and spread it around. Put a layer of noodles (use four) in the dish, trimming any overhanging edges; top with a layer of tomato sauce, one-third of the spinach, and one-fourth of the ricotta (use your fingers to spread it evenly), the mozzarella and the Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Repeat the layers twice, and top with the remaining noodles, tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan; the top should be covered with cheese; add more ricotta and Parmesan as needed. (The lasagna may be made ahead to this point, wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to a day or frozen. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.)
  • Bake until the lasagna is bubbling and the cheese is melted and lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest a few minutes before serving, or cool completely, cover well, and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 588, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1451 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SIMPLE SPINACH LASAGNA



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So yummy! You can also substitute ground turkey or another veggie for the spinach.

Provided by LSPACE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
½ onion, chopped
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 ½ cups water
2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
8 ounces lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat saute spinach, onion, oregano, basil and garlic in the olive oil. Pour in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 20 minutes. In a large bowl mix cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and egg.
  • Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a lasagna pan. Place 4 uncooked noodles on top of sauce and top with layer of sauce. Add 4 more noodles and layer with 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese mixture, noodles and repeat until all is layered, finishing with sauce.
  • Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1047.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

Tips:

  • Fresh spinach is the best choice for this lasagna, but frozen spinach can be used in a pinch. If using frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese. Fresh ricotta is best, but part-skim ricotta can also be used.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles. They should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna. A combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta works well.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You could add cooked vegetables, such as sautéed mushrooms or zucchini, to the filling. Or, you could use a different type of sauce, such as pesto or Alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Spinach lasagna is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With a few simple tips, you can make a spinach lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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