Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna

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Satisfying layers of stretchy melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and spinach combine with sauce-coated lasagna noodles for the ultimate comfort food.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • cooking spray

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 bunch fresh spinach

  • 9 lasagna noodles

  • 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

  • 1 pinch dried basil

  • 1 cup pasta sauce

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spinach in the water and boil until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Remove spinach with a slotted spoon, pressing out excess water. Set aside.

  3. Cook lasagna in the same boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  4. Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, nutmeg, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

  5. Spread 1/4 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta-egg mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Repeat layers of 3 more noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta-egg mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. End with remaining 3 noodles and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover casserole and continue baking until lasagna is bubbling and lightly browned, about 25 more minutes. Let lasagna stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
10g Fat
37g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 18g 37%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 368mg 28%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 599mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.