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Creamy Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

Layers of tender pasta, sautéed spinach, and a rich blend of ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

45 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

  • 12 sheets No-boil lasagna noodles
  • 10 oz Fresh spinach
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 3 cups Milk
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    In a large pan, sauté garlic and spinach until wilted. Squeeze out excess moisture and mix with ricotta cheese and half of the parmesan.

  3. 3

    To make the white sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour for 1 minute, then gradually add milk. Simmer until thickened and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Spread a thin layer of white sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  5. 5

    Layer noodles, spinach-ricotta mixture, white sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

  6. 6

    Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of white sauce and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.

  7. 7

    Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  8. 8

    Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480

kcal

Protein

24

g

Carbs

38

g

Fat

26

g

Fiber

3

g

Sugar

6

g

Sodium

720

mg

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