SPINACH LASAGNA
Makes 8 Servings
• 2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 3/4 cups (15 ounces) ricotta or cottage cheese
• 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
• 2 (15.5-ounce) cans spinach
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Heat spaghetti sauce in saucepan.
3. Combine 2 cups mozzarella cheese, ricotta (or cottage) cheese, and parmesan cheese.
4. Pour ¾ cups sauce in 13x9-inch pan; arrange 3 pieces pasta over sauce.
5. Pour ½ cup sauce over pasta; spread spinach layer over sauce; spread with half cheese mixture. Cover with ½ cup sauce. Repeat layers. Top with pasta and remaining sauce; sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Food & Nutrition Service, USDA
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