Easy Spinach Lasagna

Health score
24%
Easy Spinach Lasagna
100 min.
12
433kcal

Suggestions

This Easy Spinach Lasagna is a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. With a rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta and spinach filling, and layers of melty mozzarella, it's a comforting dish that's sure to satisfy. The no-boil lasagna noodles make it a breeze to prepare, and the simple ingredients come together in a snap. The lasagna is packed with flavor, from the garlic and Parmesan in the filling to the marinara sauce and mozzarella on top. The oven-baked dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for feeding a family or a group of friends. It's a great make-ahead option too, as it can be assembled and refrigerated or frozen for later. When you're ready to serve, just pop it in the oven and let the aromas fill your kitchen. The lasagna is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies, with the spinach adding a healthy twist. The combination of textures and flavors is sure to impress, making it a go-to recipe for any home cook. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned chef, this lasagna is a fun and tasty project that's sure to become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious, homemade lasagna that's sure to warm your heart and your belly.

Ingredients

  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 20 ounce spinach frozen thawed
  • medium garlic clove finely chopped
  • 12 servings kosher salt 
  • 29 ounce tomatoes jarred canned
  • 12 servings olive oil 
  • ounce no boil lasagna noodles (12 noodles)
  • ounces parmesan cheese finely grated
  • pound mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 15 ounce ricotta cheese 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  2. Place the ricotta, spinach, half of the Parmesan, the garlic, and the egg in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix until combined.
  4. Spread 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce in a thin layer over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.Construct the lasagna by layering 3 of the noodles over the sauce. Top with another 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce and spread it evenly to the edges of the dish. Using a small spoon, dollop a third of the ricotta mixture (about 1 cup) evenly over the sauce and flatten the dollops with the back of the spoon (the ricotta mixture will spread out more when it heats up). Evenly lay a quarter of the mozzarella slices over the ricotta.Make 2 more layers of noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella. Evenly sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Coat 1 side of a large piece of aluminum foil with vegetable or olive oil and cover the dish tightly with the foil, oil-side down.
  5. Bake until the sauce is starting to bubble around the edges, about 40 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is browned, about 20 minutes more.
  7. Remove the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein17.99%
Fat61.4%
Carbs20.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.42
Glycemic Load
1.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.73956510295%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:433.25kcal
21.66%
Fat:30.25g
46.53%
Saturated Fat:11.12g
69.51%
Carbohydrates:22.85g
7.62%
Net Carbohydrates:19.74g
7.18%
Sugar:3.6g
3.99%
Cholesterol:78.04mg
26.01%
Sodium:950.6mg
41.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.94g
39.87%
Vitamin K:187.68µg
178.74%
Vitamin A:6334.71IU
126.69%
Calcium:401.38mg
40.14%
Vitamin E:4.56mg
30.43%
Phosphorus:285.56mg
28.56%
Selenium:18.65µg
26.64%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.41%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.8%
Folate:83.99µg
21%
Vitamin B12:1.12µg
18.58%
Zinc:2.3mg
15.32%
Magnesium:60.45mg
15.11%
Potassium:500.76mg
14.31%
Fiber:3.11g
12.43%
Iron:2.05mg
11.42%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.85%
Vitamin C:7.55mg
9.15%
Copper:0.17mg
8.36%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.43%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.04%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.76%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Chow