Simple Spinach Lasagna

Simple Spinach Lasagna

This easy spinach lasagna is so yummy!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch lasagna
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 cups non-fat cottage cheese
  • 1 (8 ounce) package part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 uncooked lasagna noodles

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil; saut? until onion has softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 3
Meanwhile, mix cottage cheese, mozzarella, parsley, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until well combined.

Step 4
Remove sauce from the heat; spoon a small amount into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan. Place four uncooked noodles on top of sauce, then top with 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Layer with four more noodles, 1/2 of the remaining sauce, and 1/2 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers once more with remaining noodles, sauce, and cheese mixture. Cover with foil.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 15 more minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

You can substitute ground turkey or another vegetable for the spinach.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361
Calories
12g
Fat
42g
Carbs
23g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat5g 24%
Cholesterol48mg 16%
Sodium1048mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate42g 15%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars13g
Protein23g
Vitamin C12mg 59%
Calcium395mg 30%
Iron4mg 20%
Potassium738mg 16%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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