Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna

Health score
58%
Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna
95 min.
8
589kcal

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Imagine a dish that brings the opulent taste of the ocean right to your dinner table: Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna. This unique take on the traditional lasagna marries succulent crabmeat with vibrant spinach and a creamy sauce, all layered between tender noodles and a melty blend of cheeses. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s a meal that not only delights the palate but also impresses your guests.

With a fantastic Health Score of 58, this lasagna is designed to be a satisfying main course that strikes a balance between rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. It’s a dish that allows you to indulge without the guilt, thanks to the addition of fresh vegetables like juicy red bell pepper and aromatic celery. The fragrant garlic and hint of nutmeg elevate the flavor profile, making this a memorable culinary experience.

Ready in just 95 minutes, you’ll find that the effort spent preparing this dish is well worth it when you see the smiles around the table. And don’t forget to garnish your creation with fresh basil leaves, adding a burst of color and a hint of herbal freshness to each plate. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply looking to whip up something extraordinary for your loved ones, this Crabmeat-and-Spinach Lasagna is sure to make a lasting impression. Dive into this delicious recipe and savor every layer of goodness!

Ingredients

  • servings garnish: basil leaves fresh
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 24 ounce cartons cream sour
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 20 ounce pkt spinach frozen thawed drained chopped well
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper white
  •  lasagna noodles uncooked
  • pound lump crab meat fresh drained
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 16 ounces mozzarella and provolone cheese shredded divided
  •  bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add celery and next 3 ingredients. Saut 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. Combine sour cream and next 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir in vegetable mixture and spinach.
  4. Add crabmeat; toss.
  5. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9- inch baking dish; top with half of crabmeat mixture. Top with half of cheese. Repeat layers with 3 lasagna noodles and remaining crabmeat mixture. Top with remaining 3 lasagna noodles.
  6. Cover and bake at 350 for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and top evenly with remaining 2 cups cheese.
  7. Bake, uncovered, 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish, if desired.
  10. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Sargento Chef Style Mozzarella & Provolone cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts

Calories589kcal
Protein22.96%
Fat54.05%
Carbs22.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50
Glycemic Load
10.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
38.776521708654%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:588.94kcal
29.45%
Fat:35.72g
54.95%
Saturated Fat:19.06g
119.15%
Carbohydrates:34.19g
11.4%
Net Carbohydrates:30.46g
11.08%
Sugar:5.68g
6.31%
Cholesterol:113.11mg
37.7%
Sodium:1078.94mg
46.91%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.14g
68.27%
Vitamin K:280.26µg
266.91%
Vitamin A:10117.75IU
202.35%
Vitamin B12:6.11µg
101.88%
Selenium:56.43µg
80.61%
Calcium:652.67mg
65.27%
Phosphorus:576.77mg
57.68%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.58%
Zinc:6.43mg
42.84%
Folate:157.14µg
39.28%
Copper:0.77mg
38.46%
Vitamin C:29.47mg
35.72%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.39%
Magnesium:127.73mg
31.93%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.33%
Potassium:692.33mg
19.78%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.53%
Fiber:3.73g
14.92%
Iron:2.65mg
14.71%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.98%
Vitamin B5:1.05mg
10.47%
Vitamin B3:1.9mg
9.49%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.89%
Source:My Recipes