Spinach Lasagna

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 9 servings

Looking for a hearty vegetarian main course? This spinach lasagna recipe features layers of noodles stuffed with tender spinach and a creamy, cheesy filling.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh baby spinach

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix together the egg, ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, feta, Parmesan, basil, garlic and pepper.
Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup spinach and 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until lasagna is heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 291 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.

In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this lasagna one day and haven't made another type since. We love it! —Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan

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