Description
Creamy Spinach & Cheese Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food that brings family and friends together. This delightful dish features layers of tender lasagna noodles filled with a rich blend of creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and vibrant spinach, all enveloped in a luscious marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe promises to impress even the pickiest eaters with its bold flavors and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a deep baking dish.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted; set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Fold in cooled spinach until well combined.
- Spread marinara sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer noodles followed by the cheese mixture. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Top with remaining noodles and marinara sauce, then sprinkle with leftover mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg