Best 5 Kale And Spinach Lasagna Recipes

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Kale and spinach lasagna is an exceptionally delicious and healthy dish that combines the earthy flavor of kale with the mild sweetness of spinach, resulting in a vibrant and flavorful lasagna. The layers of pasta, cheese, and vegetables create a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a comforting dinner or a special occasion. With its vibrant colors and textures, kale and spinach lasagna is a visually appealing dish that will impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH LASAGNA



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Due to an injury, I'm not as active as I used to be and can't burn off the calories. Because I love Italian food, one of the first things I looked for was a low-fat lasagna. This meatless recipe is not only good, it's good for you. -E. Marie Goetz, Morgantown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cartons (15 ounces each) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, egg white, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Combine mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer three noodles, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup spinach mixture and 3/4 cup cheese mixture. Repeat layers three times., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KALE AND SPINACH LASAGNA



KALE AND SPINACH LASAGNA image

Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Vegetarian     Dinner

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 21

for the lasagna:
Green spinach lasagna sheets (enough sheets for 3 layers of lasagna).
We used 9 sheets of individual sized spinach pasta to make 3 individual lasagnas.
4 cups kale, cleaned and copped in small pieces
1 large onion
2 tablespoons oil
pinch garlic powder
pinch salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup soy yogurt
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons mild grainy mustard
pinch salt
for the sauce:
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
splash lemon juice
salt and pepper
Italian seasonings like thyme, oregano, basil etc.
pinch of red pepper flakes or splash of Tabasco

Steps:

  • to make the sauce: Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Heat the oil in a sauce pan or medium frying pan. Saute the onions until glassy. Add the crushed tomatoes and Italian seasonings. Add a splash of lemon juice and season to taste with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes or Tabasco. Turn the heat to low or even remove from the heat. to make the lasagna: In a small bowl, mix the soy yogurt with nutritional yeast, salt and mustard. Clean and chop the kale. Chop the onion. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion. Saute the onion until glassy, then add some of the kale. As the kale wilts, there will be more room in the frying pan to add more. Stir the kale often to make sure it doesn't burn on te bottom, and all pieces have wilted. Gradually cook all of the kale. Cook until wilted but still bright green and lightly chewy. Remove from the heat ad place the kale in a large bowl. Add the so yogurt mixture and mix to make a eve consistency. Taste and season accordingly. Preheat the oven to 375 (F). To assemble the lasagna: Spoon a layer of tomato sauce on the bottom of an oven=proof casserole dish. Lay the bottom layer f lasagna sheets on the tomato sauce. Spoon a layer of kale filling over the lasagna sheet and spread evenly over the sheet. Place the next layer of lasagna sheets on the kale mixture. Add a small layer of tomato sauce, and then another layer of kale mixture (using up all of the kale mixture). Top with the last layer of lasagna sheets. Spoon another layer of tomato sauce on the top layer of lasagna. Optionally sprinkle soy cheese on top if desired. Place a lid or aluminum foil on top of the casserole dish and bake I the oven for 20-30 minutes until the lasagna sheets are softened. We garnished the lasagna with a bit of freshly chopped chives and some basil leaves. Allow the lasagna to cool (5-10 minutes) slightly before serving.

LIGHT SPINACH AND LEEK LASAGNA



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Substitute Basic Bechamel Sauce for the pasta sauce to make a richer version of this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 pounds leeks (white and light-green parts only), sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds and rinsed well
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups frozen spinach (three 10-ounce packages), thawed and liquid squeezed out
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
5 cups prepared pasta sauce
8 no-boil lasagna noodles
1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan (3 1/4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in middle and upper third. Divide leeks between two rimmed baking sheets. Toss each with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender, 20 minutes, stirring leeks and rotating sheets halfway through. Let sheets cool on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes. Add red pepper, parsley, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 minutes. Transfer spinach to a medium bowl.
  • Spread 1 cup sauce in an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2 noodles. Layer with half the spinach, then 1 cup sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Top with 2 more noodles, half the leeks, 1 cup sauce, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, reserving the last 1/4 cup Parmesan. Cover lasagna loosely with foil and bake on top rack until sauce is bubbling, 35 to 40 minutes. (Place a rimmed baking sheet on middle rack to catch any drippings.) Remove lasagna from oven and heat broiler. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan and broil until cheese is browned and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 19 g

KALE LASAGNA WITH MEAT SAUCE



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Even though it is a lot of work, this kale lasagna with meat sauce is one of my favorite things to make for a crowd of people. And it's really not that hard to do.

Provided by pdkcrafts.blogspot.ca

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed
1 pound ground beef
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
½ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups chopped kale
1 egg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meats are browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, kale, and egg in a bowl.
  • Layer lasagna in a 9x13-inch pan starting with a small amount of meat sauce and noodles, followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, more noodles, and most of remaining meat sauce. Continue with Parmesan cheese, noodles, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining noodles, and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool and set up for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1030.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE AND KALE



Lasagna with Sausage and Kale image

This hearty pasta bake will satisfy even the hungriest crew.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced (4 cups)
1 to 2 bunches kale (1 1/2 pounds), thick stems removed
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles (about 9 noodles), each broken crosswise into 4 to 6 pieces
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 5-quart pot, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring often, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onions; cover, and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add kale and 1/2 cup water to pot; season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook over medium-low heat, tossing occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain; coarsely chop. Transfer to bowl with onions.
  • Meanwhile, cook noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain; rinse under cold water.
  • Add noodles, tomatoes, and ricotta to the bowl; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; smooth top with a spatula. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh kale and spinach: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh kale and spinach. If you don't have fresh kale or spinach, you can use frozen, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Wilt the kale and spinach before using: Wilting the kale and spinach helps to remove excess moisture and makes it easier to work with. To wilt the kale and spinach, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale and spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Use a good quality ricotta cheese: The ricotta cheese is one of the main ingredients in this lasagna, so it's important to use a good quality cheese. Look for a ricotta cheese that is smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna: The lasagna is done cooking when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are tender. Overcooking the lasagna will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: After the lasagna is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Kale and spinach lasagna is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its vibrant colors and creamy texture, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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