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
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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
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
Spread a thin layer of white sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 5
Layer noodles, spinach-ricotta mixture, white sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Repeat layers, finishing with a layer of white sauce and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- 7
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 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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