Vegetable Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta

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A hearty vegetarian lasagna layered with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner. This Italian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 70 minutes, pairs lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Serves 8 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook 12 lasagna noodles in boiling salted water for 8 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Simmer for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. Step 4: In a bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese and 4 cups chopped fresh spinach. Mix well.
  5. Step 5: In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of tomato sauce. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta-spinach mixture, 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups total), and more sauce. Repeat layering twice more to create four layers of noodles, ending with sauce.
  6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese evenly on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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