Ingredients for Pesto Lasagna With Spinach And Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 to 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Onion Powder
- Basil
- Oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- Frozen Chopped Spinach
- Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 15 ounces cottage cheese
- Pesto Sauce
- 1 large egg
- No Boil Lasagna Noodles
- Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- Pizza Cheese
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How to Make Pesto Lasagna With Spinach And Sun Dried Tomatoes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped, in 2 tablespoons olive oil until onions are softened (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, and 1/2 to 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Thaw 1 ¾ (10 ounce) packages of frozen spinach. Squeeze out excess water thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 15 ounces cottage cheese, thawed spinach, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained), 1/2 cup pesto, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir in 1 large egg. This helps bind the lasagna.
- Layer as follows in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish: Drizzle a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Top with 9 lasagna noodles.
- Spread half of the spinach mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Top with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese (approximately 8 ounces) and 1/3 of the shredded cheese (approximately 4 ounces).
- Repeat layers: noodles, remaining spinach mixture, 1/3 mozzarella, 1/3 shredded cheese.
- Top with remaining noodles, mozzarella, and shredded cheese.
- Sprinkle with a little oregano and black pepper.
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
41 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
76g
Carbs
5g
