Creamy Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Name: Creamy Spinach Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces); 3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided; Cooking spray; 12 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles, divided; 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; Parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces)
3 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, divided
Cooking spray
12 cooked whole wheat lasagna noodles, divided
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Parsley sprigs (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and spinach. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 3 minutes or until spinach is tender. Set aside.
3
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups milk mixture to spinach mixture. Cover remaining milk mixture, and set aside.
4
Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over sauce; top with half of spinach mixture. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1 cup marinara sauce, and 3/4 cup cheese. Layer 3 more lasagna noodles, remaining spinach mixture, and remaining 3 lasagna noodles. Top with remaining marinara sauce. Pour reserved milk mixture over the top, and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake at 375u00b0 for 50 minutes or until lasagna is browned on top. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

1548

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 1/4 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium), 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Creamy Spinach Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Spinach Lasagna

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