Easy Spinach Lasagna Recipe
This easy spinach lasagna recipe features layers of tender lasagna noodles, creamy ricotta, and savory spinach with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs, it's a delicious and satisfying vegetarian meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups pasta sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, shredded (divided)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the pasta sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, egg, fresh parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by ⅓ of the spinach mixture, then a layer of sauce. Repeat layers twice.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use fresh spinach instead of frozen; just sauté it with the onions and garlic.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of lasagna)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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