Spinach Lasagna

4.2(262 reviews)

Spinach and ricotta lasagna — vegetarian lasagna with creamy spinach-ricotta layers. Classic Italian. Best with garlic bread.

Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

26 min

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Servings

4

Calories

215 cal

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Spinach Lasagna — homemade International vegetarian recipe with pasta, spinach, cheese, 4 servings, ready in 41 minutes
Vegetarian
Hard

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servings
  • Pasta200 g
  • Spinach2 cups
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Parmesan Cheese½ cup
  • Basil1
  • Black Pepper½ tsp
  • Salt1 tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Pasta200 g
  • Spinach2 cups
  • Cheese1 cup
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Parmesan Cheese0.5 cup
  • Basil1
  • Black Pepper0.5 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook 12 lasagna noodles 1 min less than package. Drain.

  2. 2

    Cook 16 oz spinach in 1 tablespoon olive oil with 4 minced garlic cloves until wilted. Squeeze dry. Chop.

  3. 3

    Mix filling: 2 cups ricotta + 2 cups shredded mozzarella + ½ cup Parmesan + 1 egg + the cooked spinach + 1 teaspoon nutmeg + salt + pepper.

  4. 4

    Heat oven to 375°F. Layer in 9×13: 1 cup marinara, 4 noodles, ⅓ spinach-ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat twice.

  5. 5

    Top with marinara, 2 cups mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan.

  6. 6

    Cover with foil, bake 40 min. Uncover, bake 15-20 more until bubbly golden. Rest 20 min before slicing.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Squeeze spinach dry.
  • 2.Nutmeg in filling. Classic Italian touch.
  • 3.Layer carefully.
  • 4.Rest 20 min before slicing.

🔬 Why It Works

Spinach lasagna succeeds when the spinach is properly cooked and squeezed dry, the ricotta filling is well-seasoned, and the layers bake into sliceable portions. The nutmeg is the traditional Italian touch with spinach + cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frozen spinach?
Yes — thaw and squeeze very dry. Saves time.
Make ahead?
Yes — assemble and refrigerate 24 hours. Add 10 min to baking.
Freezing?
Yes — unbaked or baked, both freeze well.
Vegan?
Use cashew ricotta + vegan mozzarella. Skip egg.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)

Calories215kcal
Protein22g
Carbohydrates52g
Fat4g
Fiber6g
Sugar37g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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