Description
This creamy spinach and cheese lasagna recipe offers comforting layers of ricotta, tender spinach, and gooey mozzarella, creating a delightful and easy-to-make main course. Perfect for family dinners or a cozy night in, it balances wholesome ingredients with indulgent flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh spinach, well-drained
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 12 noodles Lasagna noodles, no-boil or boiled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat, cook minced garlic and fresh spinach until wilted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together creamy ricotta, egg, half the Parmesan, and seasoned spinach until mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour marinara into a saucepan, heat over medium-low for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish, arrange no-boil noodles in a single layer, overlapping slightly.
- Dollop half the cheese-spinach mix over noodles, then sprinkle a third of the mozzarella on top.
- Add another noodle layer, spread the remaining sauce and cheese mixture, and top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking to help it set for cleaner slices.
- Ensure spinach is well-drained to prevent a watery lasagna.
- Overlap no-boil noodles slightly for even cooking.
- Layer sauce and cheese evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Using fresh garlic in the sauce enhances the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg