Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Name: Spinach Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, quartered; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 Tbs. dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 1 clove minced (1 tsp.), divided; 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into chunks; 1 28-oz. can chopped fire-roasted tomatoes; 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for oiling slow cooker; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 8 oven-ready lasagna noodles; 1 16-oz. jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained; 1 16-oz. container low-fat ricotta cheese, divided; 1 cup grated Swiss cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, quartered
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 Tbs. dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 1 clove minced (1 tsp.), divided
1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into chunks
1 28-oz. can chopped fire-roasted tomatoes
2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for oiling slow cooker
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
8 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 16-oz. jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
1 16-oz. container low-fat ricotta cheese, divided
1 cup grated Swiss cheese, divided

1
Place onion, basil, oregano, and 2 whole garlic cloves in food processor; pulse 6 times, or until onion and garlic are chopped.
2
Add tempeh, and pulse until tempeh is ground.
3
Add tomatoes, oil, salt, and pepper; pulse until chunky sauce forms.
4
Combine spinach and minced garlic in bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
5
Coat bottom and sides of 4-quart slow cooker with oil.
6
Spread 1 cup tomato sauce over bottom, and cover with layer of lasagna noodles, breaking them in pieces to fit around edges.
7
Spread 3/4 cup spinach mixture over top.
8
Place 1 layer roasted red peppers over spinach, and top with 3/4 cup ricotta.
9
Spread 1 cup tomato sauce over ricotta.
10
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup Swiss cheese.
11
Repeat, layering noodles, spinach, peppers, ricotta, Swiss cheese, and tomato sauce.
12
Top with 1 more layer noodles and remaining spinach, tomato sauce, ricotta, and Swiss cheese.
13
Cook 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
14
Let stand uncovered 10 minutes before serving.

1455

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, quartered, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1 Tbs. dried oregano, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, plus 1 clove minced (1 tsp.), divided, and more.

Yes, 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.

Spinach Lasagna

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions