Recipes

Spinach Lasagna

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided into 2 cup and 1 cup portions
  • 1 container (16 ounces) ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 (15.5 ounces) cans spinach, drained

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  2. Combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta (or cottage) cheese, and parmesan cheese in a medium bowl.
  3. Heat spaghetti sauce in saucepan.
  4. Pour 3/4 cups sauce in 13x9-inch pan; arrange 3 pieces pasta over sauce.
  5. Pour 1/2 cup sauce over pasta; spread 1 can spinach over sauce; spread with half cheese mixture. Lay down 3 more pieces of pasta and repeat layers. Top with pasta and remaining sauce; sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese, if desired.
  6. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.