Spinach Ricotta Lasagna

Ingredients

• •9 lasagna noodles
• •2 cups ricotta cheese
• •2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• •1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 large egg
• •2 cups marinara sauce
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 tsp salt
• •1/2 tsp black pepper
• •1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for sautéing)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.

3. 3

   In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.

4. 4

   Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 of the remaining marinara sauce.

5. 5

   Repeat the layers: noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 1/2 cup of mozzarella, and another 1/3 of the marinara sauce.

6. 6

   Top with the final layer of noodles, remaining marinara sauce, and sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan on top.

7. 7

   Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

8. 8

   Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.