Lasagne That Used To Be Manicotti Recipe

Name: Lasagne That Used To Be Manicotti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Tomato Sauce; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; pinch red pepper flakes; pinch sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; black pepper, to taste; 2 pounds canned crushed tomatoes; Lasagne; 1 pound lasagne noodles (regular or no-cook); 2 pounds fresh spinach, blanched and chopped (or 1 lb. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted); 4 cups ricotta; 4 cups grated Parmesan; 4 eggs; dash grated nutmeg; 6 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup flour; 3 3/4 cups milk

Servings: persons

Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
pinch red pepper flakes
pinch sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
2 pounds canned crushed tomatoes
Lasagne
1 pound lasagne noodles (regular or no-cook)
2 pounds fresh spinach, blanched and chopped (or 1 lb. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, defrosted)
4 cups ricotta
4 cups grated Parmesan
4 eggs
dash grated nutmeg
6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup flour
3 3/4 cups milk

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["Heat oil in pan over medium heat. When hot, add garlic and cook till it just has begun to brown.", "Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, sugar, and tomatoes.", "Simmer over medium-low heat till sauce thickens -- about an hour. Discard garlic cloves when sauce is done. While sauce is simmering, prepare lasagne ingredients.", "If using regular lasagne noodles, cook according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, drain again, and set aside.", "Combine spinach with ricotta, 2 c. of Parmesan, nutmeg, and eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and prepare white sauce (which will go on top of lasagne).", "Melt the 6 Tbs. butter. Stir in flour, and cook over medium-low heat a minute or two. Add the milk gradually. Cook, stirring or whisking, till mixture thickens.", "Grease a 12x16"" pan (I use a roasting pan that's about those dimensions).
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Put the tomato sauce in the bottom of the pan, and spread evenly.
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Top with half the noodles.
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Put ricotta mixture on top.
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Top ricotta mixture with the rest of the noodles.
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Spread white sauce evenly on top.
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Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.", "For regular, cooked lasagne noodles:
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Bake in a preheated 425 oven for 20-30 minutes, or lasagne is till bubbly and top has browned.
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For no-cook noodles: Cover pan with foil. Bake in preheated 375 oven for 1 1/2 hours. Uncover, and cook till top has browned.
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In either case, let sit 10 minutes after baking before serving."]

2015

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

144

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Tomato Sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, pinch red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Lasagne That Used To Be Manicotti 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.

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Lasagne That Used To Be Manicotti

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