Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna
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Recipe Summary Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna
It's easy, it's cheesy, and it's vegetarian!Ingredients | Easy Vegetarian Meal Plan To Lose Weightcooking spray9 lasagna noodles1 bunch fresh spinach1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese1 egg, lightly beaten1 pinch ground nutmeg1 pinch dried basilsalt and ground black pepper to taste1 cup pasta sauce½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese¼ cup grated Parmesan cheeseDirectionsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add spinach, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain spinach.Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, nutmeg, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.Spread 1/4 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish; top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Repeat layers of 3 more noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. End with remaining 3 lasagna noodles and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Sprinkle 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Uncover casserole and continue baking until lasagna is bubbling and lightly browned, about 25 more minutes. Let lasagna stand 5 minutes before serving.Info | Easy Vegetarian Meal Plan To Lose Weightprep: 20 mins cook: 1 hr 5 mins additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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