Fresh Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna

Health score
37%
Fresh Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna
45 min.
8
650kcal

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If you're looking to impress at your next dinner gathering or simply want to indulge in a hearty yet nutritious meal, our Fresh Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Lasagna is the perfect recipe for you. This vibrant dish combines layers of rich flavors and textures, delivering an earthy taste of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. With a creamy white sauce that ties everything together, it's an indulgent yet light option that's suitable for any occasion.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving a generous 8 portions, this lasagna is not only easy to prepare but also makes for excellent leftovers. Bursting with nutrients from the spinach and the distinct flavor of thyme, each bite of this dish is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. Whether it's for a cozy family dinner, a cheerful lunch with friends, or a sophisticated main course at a dinner party, this lasagna is sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests.

So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a deliciously satisfying meal that is both comforting and wholesome. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes diced with juice canned
  •  carrots finely chopped
  • stalk celery finely chopped
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • servings ground pepper black to taste
  • cups heavy whipping cream 
  • 16 ounce lasagna noodles 
  • 0.8 pound mushrooms chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • pinch salt 
  • cups pkt spinach rinsed
  •  sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • casserole dish
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cook lasagna in boiling salted water in a large pot until al dente.
  2. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, heat one half tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots, stir and cook until onions have softened.
  5. Add mushrooms and garlic and continue to cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid, 2 or 3 minutes.
  6. Add wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in chopped tomatoes(include liquid), sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. To make the white sauce, heat remaining oil in a heavy pan over low heat.
  8. Add flour, whisk constantly until the flour begins to turn a light brown.
  9. Remove pan from heat and whisk in cream. Season with nutmeg and a pinch of salt.
  10. Remove from heat and set aside.
  11. To assemble, spread 1/2 cup of the mushroom sauce in the bottom of a casserole dish, add one layer of noodles, then another 1/2 cup of mushroom sauce. Arrange a single layer of the fresh spinach leaves over the sauce and drizzle them with 1/3 cup of the white sauce.
  12. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the grated Parmesan cheese over the spinach and top with another layer of the noodles. Repeat 5 times.
  13. In a preheated 375 degree F (190 degrees C) oven bake for 40 minutes.
  14. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  15. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories650kcal
Protein10.34%
Fat55.01%
Carbs34.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.98
Glycemic Load
21.11
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.132608931998%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.29mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
2.04mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
4.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:649.81kcal
32.49%
Fat:39.61g
60.93%
Saturated Fat:23.07g
144.17%
Carbohydrates:56.13g
18.71%
Net Carbohydrates:52.4g
19.05%
Sugar:6.48g
7.2%
Cholesterol:111.73mg
37.24%
Sodium:288.4mg
12.54%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.51%
100%
Protein:16.75g
33.5%
Vitamin K:154.74µg
147.37%
Vitamin A:5539.56IU
110.79%
Selenium:49.16µg
70.23%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.68%
Phosphorus:309.1mg
30.91%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.33%
Folate:96.27µg
24.07%
Calcium:226.95mg
22.7%
Copper:0.38mg
19.2%
Magnesium:75.4mg
18.85%
Potassium:633.3mg
18.09%
Vitamin B3:3.27mg
16.36%
Fiber:3.73g
14.92%
Vitamin C:11.98mg
14.52%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.86%
Iron:2.49mg
13.84%
Zinc:2.07mg
13.78%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.46%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.65%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.62%
Vitamin D:1.58µg
10.5%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.48%
Source:Allrecipes