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Spinach Ricotta Lasagna

Layers of spinach, ricotta, and pasta baked under a cheesy top.

vegetarianitaliancomfort

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner

Nutrition per serving

AI estimate — approximate
468
Calories
kcal
28g
Protein
46g
Carbs
23g
Fat

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

👶 Kid-Friendly🌶️ mild Spice

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.