Short-Cut Spinach Lasagna
A hearty and cheesy spinach lasagna that combines creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and flavorful spaghetti sauce, layered with tender noodles and spinach. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, it offers a comforting taste of Italian-inspired cuisine with a nutritious twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, thawed and drained chopped spinach, salt, and oregano.
- Place 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- Top with one-third of the lasagna noodles.
- Cover noodles with half of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat the layers: sauce, noodles, cheese mixture.
- Top with the remaining noodles.
- Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Pour water around the edges of the pan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).