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Spinach Lasagna

A delightful dish that combines savory flavors with wholesome ingredients, layered with creamy ricotta, vibrant spinach, and rich tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta & Sauce
  • 12-16 sheets Dried Lasagna Pasta No-boil pasta can be used for convenience.
  • 3-4 cups Sugo al Pomodoro Rich, aromatic tomato sauce.
Cheese Mixture
  • 32 oz Whole Milk Ricotta Creamy cheese that binds everything together.
  • 1 large Egg Enriches the ricotta mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Nutmeg Optional, adds warmth.
  • 1.5 cups Mozzarella Cheese Freshly grated for the topping.
  • 2 cups Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Freshly grated, for flavor enhancement.
Vegetables & Seasonings
  • 3 cups Fresh Spinach Cooked until tender.
  • 6 leaves Fresh Basil Leaves Torn by hand for aroma.
  • to taste Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper Enhances flavors.
For greasing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For greasing the baking dish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare your Sugo al Pomodoro if not using store bought. Simmer until rich and flavorful, then set aside.
  3. Cook fresh spinach until wilted, remove excess liquid, cool, and chop into small pieces.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg, parmigiano, and nutmeg. Mix well, then stir in the cooled spinach.
  5. If using traditional pasta, boil salted water and cook noodles until slightly underdone. Set cooked noodles in cold water.
Assembly
  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom.
  2. Layer pasta over the sauce, followed by more sauce, one-third of the spinach-ricotta mixture, and a third of the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Repeat layering two more times. On the final layer, top generously with extra cheese.
  4. Lasagna can be refrigerated for a day or frozen for later.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 35 minutes until bubbling and cheese is lightly browned.
  2. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For a creamier ricotta texture, blend ricotta with a bit of cream. Add vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers for more flavor. Use different cheeses for variation.