Ravioli Lasagna with Ricotta and Spinach

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option.

marinara sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Canned tomato sauce is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, salt, black pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese.

Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.

Layer half of the ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the ricotta mixture and half of the spinach mixture.

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and a layer of marinara sauce.

Repeat the layers with the remaining ravioli, ricotta mixture, spinach, and marinara sauce.

Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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