Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Indulge in this surprisingly light and flavorful Italian Spinach Lasagna! This recipe uses low-fat ingredients to create a rich and satisfying dish that even spinach skeptics will love. A delicious and healthy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 80 mins

Calories 96.3 kcal

Protein 10g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup chopped white onion
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
Dried Italian Seasoning
Fresh Oregano
2 tbsp unbleached cane sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb whole wheat lasagna noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Kalamata Olives
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese
Cooked Italian Sausage
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 tsp black pepper
1 large egg
Nutmeg

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How to Make Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Stir in the spinach mixture.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the remaining marinara sauce.
Repeat layers: noodles, ricotta mixture, marinara sauce.
Top with the remaining lasagna noodles and mozzarella cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the lasagna is heated through.
Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna?

Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna?

Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna has approximately 96.3 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna?

The key ingredients for Lasagna Spinaci Italian Spinach Lasagna are Diced Tomatoes, Crushed Tomatoes, White Onion, Fresh Basil, Dried Italian Seasoning, Fresh Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.