Easy Vegetarian Spinach Lasagna

Satisfying layers of stretchy melted mozzarella, creamy ricotta, and spinach combine with sauce-coated lasagna noodles for the ultimate comfort food.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 305 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1 pinch dried basil
• cooking spray
• Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 cup pasta sauce
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Mix spinach, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, nutmeg, basil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Spread 1/4 cup pasta sauce on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta-egg mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Repeat layers of 3 more noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta-egg mixture, and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. End with remaining 3 noodles and 1/4 cup pasta sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with Parmesan cheese. Cover casserole with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 5

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spinach in the water and boil until wilted and tender, about 2 minutes. Remove spinach with a slotted spoon, pressing out excess water. Set aside.

Step 6

Cook lasagna in the same boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.