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Spinach Lasagna

Cultural Context

Spinach lasagna is a beloved dish in Italian cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. Traditionally layered with rich cheeses and a hearty sauce, it showcases the versatility of pasta and the nutritional benefits of spinach. Today, variations abound, with many opting for different vegetables or sauces, making it a popular choice for vegetarians and pasta lovers alike.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1½ cups blanched spinach leaves
6 lasagna sheets, boiled
4-5 garlic cloves
¾ cup cooked brown rice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 tbsps sweet red chilli sauce
5 tbsps grated processed cheese
100 gms mozzarella cheese
8-9 fresh basil leaves

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while provolone is often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option while grana padano is a more affordable cheese.

lasagna noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat lasagna noodles

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat noodles add fiber while regular pasta is often cheaper.

1

Spread 2 lasagna sheets in a glass baking dish.

2

Take spinach on a worktop. Add garlic cloves and chop finely. Transfer into a bowl, add rice, salt and mix well. Add olive oil and mix well.

3

Spread 2 tbsps chilli sauce and some spinach mixture on the lasagna sheets in the baking dish. Top with 2 tbsps grated processed cheese.

4

Place 2 lasagna sheets on top, spread 2 tbsps chilli sauce, some of the mozzarella cheese slices and cover with remaining spinach mixture. Spread remaining lasagna sheets and top with remaining chilli sauce, remaining grated processed cheese, remaining mozzarella cheese slices and basil leaves.

5

Place the dish in the oven and bake at 180ºC for ½ hour.

6

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

glass baking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegggluten

Also Known As

Vegetarian LasagnaSpinach and Ricotta Lasagna
Local Name: Lasagna di Spinaci

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