Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

This Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna is a rich and creamy vegetarian delight, layered with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and tangy tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal.

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
60 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Lasagna noodles - 4 sheets
  • Fresh spinach - 200 grams
  • Ricotta cheese - 250 grams
  • Mozzarella cheese - 150 grams, shredded
  • Parmesan cheese - 50 grams, grated
  • Tomato sauce - 300 grams
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Nutmeg - a pinch
  • Basil - 1 teaspoon, dried

Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, wilted spinach, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and dried basil. Mix well.
  5. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
  6. Layer 2 sheets of lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta-spinach mixture, half of the mozzarella, and a layer of tomato sauce.
  7. Repeat the layering process with the remaining lasagna noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. Finish with a layer of sauce and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
  10. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 700 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in vitamins A and K from spinach, supporting eye health and bone strength.
  • Provides a good source of protein and calcium from ricotta and mozzarella, beneficial for muscle health.

Tags

AmericanVegetarianDinner