I’ve wanted lasagna for about 2 weeks now. Sometimes, people will talk about making something at home, usually my coworkers, and it will be ALL I can think about until I can get around to making it myself. Sure, I could’ve ordered lasagna at the Olive Garden last night, but I would’ve been sorry because it wasn’t MY lasagna. So, tonight, darn it, I was making lasagna!
This recipe is the result of a LOT of trial and error, and a lot of watery lasagnas. This one though, was perfect.
LOOK at that layering action!
Fantastic Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients
1 package whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 jar pasta sauce
2 boxes frozen chopped spinach
1 15 oz. container fat free ricotta cheese
1 c. fat free cottage cheese
2 cups reduced fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. oregano
1 egg
Directions
Preheat oven to 375* and spray an 11″x14″ pan with non-stick spray. Pour about 1/4 c. pasta sauce in the bottom of the pan. Thaw the spinach in the microwave and drain VERY thoroughly. Mix all the ingredients besides the noodles in a large bowl. Layer noodles, 1/3 of the spinach mixture, more noodles, sauce, spinach and so on, finishing with sauce. Top with cheese, cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is brown and bubbly. Let sit about 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
This was such comfort food for me, and I’m beyond thrilled that there’s so much leftover! Adam went right back for seconds, and I’m going to dig into a second piece in a minute.
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Thanks for this recipe as I love lasagna. It’s cold here (Nashville) too, but nothing like Chicago. What a perfect dish for a cold winter night. Still sending good thoughts your way!
Great lasagna! Thanks for the recipe! Stay warm!
Umm yes, it is freezing thank you very much. I have to walk to north campus tomorrow….I’m shivering just thinking about it!
I looooove some lasagna! Perfect way to stay warm
P.S. I read your last post and am sending good vibes your way and hope all is well.
That lasagna looks so good, Mara!
Divine!!
Lasagna looks great, Mara!
I LOVE Lasagna, its one thing you can manipulate a million ways and no go wrong with what you add in. I love your Spinach version.
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Is it Trading Places? Eddie Murphy, right?
I love spinach lasagna – problem is my daughter doesn’t like sauce and my hubby doesn’t like spinach!
I may have to make a mini one for myself!
And I usually only use cottage cheese – hubby is not a fan of ricotta – and he’s Italian!
Looks great!
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