Spinach Lasagna
Lasagne sheets layered with spinach, ricotta, tomato sauce and mozzarella and cooked for 45 minutes until bubbling.
Before You Start
Squeeze the spinach completely dry.
Cover for the first 30 minutes.
If your oven runs hot, check at 38 minutes.
Let it stand before cutting.
Making Spinach Lasagna
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Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Wilt the spinach in a pan, cool and squeeze very dry. Chop and mix with the ricotta, egg, parmesan, nutmeg, pepper and salt.
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Spread a little sauce in a dish. Layer sheets, a third of the filling, sauce and mozzarella. Repeat twice, finishing with sauce and mozzarella.
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Cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes more until browned.
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Stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Why the Method Works
A lasagne without meat can feel like a lesser thing, but spinach and ricotta give it its own character: green, creamy, and lighter on the stomach. It also takes half the effort of a meat ragù.
The filling is where care is needed. Wilt the spinach, then squeeze it as dry as you possibly can. Wet spinach is the cause of a watery lasagne, and no amount of baking will rescue it. Mix with ricotta, parmesan, an egg, nutmeg and plenty of pepper.
The tomato sauce can be a jar or a quick simmer of tinned tomatoes with garlic, which takes 15 minutes.
Layer sauce, pasta, filling and mozzarella three times, finishing with sauce and cheese. Cover with foil and cook at 190°C for 30 minutes, then uncover and cook for 15 minutes more, until browned. If your oven runs hot, check at 38 minutes. Stand for 15 minutes before cutting, which firms the layers.
Storage and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat portions covered in the oven.
Serving Spinach Lasagna
- Green salad
- Garlic bread
- Roasted tomatoes
- Red wine
Still Wondering?
How long does Spinach Lasagna take to make?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in total — 25 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Spinach Lasagna?
Squeeze the spinach completely dry. Cover for the first 30 minutes. If your oven runs hot, check at 38 minutes. Let it stand before cutting.
What should I serve with Spinach Lasagna?
Green salad; Garlic bread; Roasted tomatoes; Red wine.
How should Spinach Lasagna be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 4 days. Reheat portions covered in the oven.
Is Spinach Lasagna suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Spinach Lasagna?
About 480 kcal per serving, with 30 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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