Are you craving a delicious and nutritious spinach lasagna but don't have fresh spinach on hand? Fear not! Canned spinach is an excellent alternative that delivers the same vibrant flavor and essential nutrients. With its convenience and versatility, canned spinach makes creating a mouthwatering lasagna a breeze. In this article, we'll take you through the steps of preparing an irresistible spinach lasagna using canned spinach as the star ingredient. Get ready to indulge in a delightful dish that combines the goodness of spinach, creamy cheese, savory sauce, and perfectly cooked lasagna sheets.
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SPINACH LASAGNA
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
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
SPINACH LASAGNA III
Fresh spinach and plenty of ricotta, Romano and mozzarella make this a cheesy and hearty dish. This lasagna can also be made without the spinach.
Provided by Robbie Rice
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook mushrooms, onions, and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender. Drain excess liquid and cool. Boil spinach for 5 minutes. Drain, then squeeze out excess liquid. Chop spinach.
- Combine ricotta cheese, Romano cheese, spinach, salt, oregano, basil, pepper, and egg in a bowl. Add cooled mushroom mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Lay 5 lasagna noodles in bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread one third of the cheese/spinach mixture over noodles. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese on top. Spread 1 cup pasta sauce over cheese. Repeat layering 2 times.
- Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 875.4 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
SPINACH LASAGNA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat the EVOO in a saucepot and add the butter. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and crush them up a bit. Add the passata, a fat handful of torn basil leaves, the onion and some salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the onion and set the sauce aside.
- Separate the spinach while adding it to a mixing bowl. Add half of the mozzarella, the ricotta, 1 1/2 cups of the Parmigiano-Reggiano and the eggs yolks and mix to combine. Season with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Layer a little sauce into a lasagna pan and top with three flat lasagna sheets or four curly. Top with a little more sauce, and then half of the spinach and cheese mixture. Repeat with another layer, and end on top with lasagna sheets. Top with some sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- The lasagna can be stored before or after baking for a make-ahead meal, or baked to serve immediately. When baking the first time, bake at 375 degrees F, uncovered, from room temperature until cooked through and brown and bubbling on top, 60 to 70 minutes. If reheating, bake at 375 degrees F, covered, for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let the lasagna rest 20 minutes before cutting. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
CHICKEN SPINACH LASAGNA
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, Cheddar, onion, cornstarch, salt, pepper, soy sauce, soup, sour cream, mushrooms and mayonnaise. Put a layer of noodles in the bottom of a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Put another layer of noodles over the mixture and cover with the remaining spinach mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the casserole. Then sprinkle the pecans on top. Bake for 1 hour. Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes before serving.
BEEF AND SPINACH LASAGNA
Using no-cook noodles gives you a jump start on assembling this hearty beef and spinach lasagna. It cuts nicely after standing a few minutes, revealing flavorful layers. -Carolyn Schmeling, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, garlic, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta and 1 cup mozzarella cheese., Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles. Top with half of the spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, top with minced fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 702mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
SIMPLE SPINACH LASAGNA
So yummy! You can also substitute ground turkey or another veggie for the spinach.
Provided by LSPACE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large pot over medium heat saute spinach, onion, oregano, basil and garlic in the olive oil. Pour in spaghetti sauce and water; simmer 20 minutes. In a large bowl mix cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and egg.
- Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a lasagna pan. Place 4 uncooked noodles on top of sauce and top with layer of sauce. Add 4 more noodles and layer with 1/2 sauce and 1/2 cheese mixture, noodles and repeat until all is layered, finishing with sauce.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1047.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g
SPINACH LASAGNE FROM CANNED SPINACH
Make and share this Spinach Lasagne from Canned Spinach recipe from Food.com.
Provided by shellbee
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 tray, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- precook noodles according to their instructions on box.
- preheat oven to 350.
- place spinach on paper towels and squeeze till barely moist.
- sprinkle nutmeg over spinach.
- in another container, combine cottage cheese,egg and 3 tbsp of parmesan cheese.
- spray an 8x12x2 in baking dish with pam.
- lay 3 cooked noodles on bottom.
- spoon 1/2 spaghetti sauce, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture and 1/2 spinach.
- repeat another layer.
- top with 3 noodles.
- cover with foil.
- bake 40 minutes.
- uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- bake an additional 5 min uncovered.
- lest rest 15 minute.
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE LASAGNA
Inspired by the artichoke slice at Artichoke Basille's Pizza in New York City, this white sauce lasagna is a dreamy multilayered dinner. Frizzling chopped canned artichoke hearts in olive oil reduces their water content, thereby concentrating their earthy, buttery flavor. What binds the dish together is a nutmeg-rich béchamel sauce that makes everything taste comforting and familiar. Cottage cheese in place of the more traditional ricotta nixes any potential for the grainy dryness that plagues so many lasagnas. Layering this creamy, saucy wonder in an 8-inch square pan leaves you with the perfect amount of leftovers for when you want some as a snack - a snacking lasagna, if you will.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Boil a kettle of water (an electric kettle works great here).
- Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add the olive oil and artichoke hearts and cook, stirring occasionally, until the artichoke hearts fall apart, become jammy and start to brown at the edges, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper, and stir until considerably wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and return the saucepan to the stove (no need to wash it out).
- Make the béchamel sauce: In the saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking constantly until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Still whisking constantly, slowly add the half-and-half. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking all the while, then immediately reduce the heat to continue simmering, now whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of gravy, 10 to 20 minutes. Season generously with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Add half of the béchamel to the bowl with the artichokes. Stir to combine and cool slightly, for about 15 minutes. While the mixture cools, place the lasagna noodles in a large high-sided pan or dish, pour over the recently boiled water from the kettle and let soak until the noodles are softened but not soggy, about 15 minutes. Add the cottage cheese, Parmesan and egg to the artichoke mixture, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Assemble the lasagna: In an 8-inch square baking pan or dish, add enough béchamel to thinly coat the bottom. Put down a single layer of lasagna noodles, about 3 noodles, letting the ends rise up the edges of the pan. Spread half of the artichoke mixture evenly over the noodles. Turn the pan 90 degrees and put down another layer of lasagna noodles, again pressing the ends up against the edges of the pan. Spread half of the béchamel evenly over the noodles. Repeat these layers once more with the remaining lasagna noodles, artichoke mixture and béchamel, ending with the béchamel. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella on top. (At this point, you can cover the lasagna and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours if not baking right away.)
- Bake the lasagna until the sauce is bubbling at the edges (especially in the corners of the pan), and the mozzarella and the exposed ends of the noodles are golden brown and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. (Add more time if baking directly from the refrigerator.) Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing so that slices won't collapse when transferred to plates.
EASY SPINACH LASAGNE
I found this recipe on a can of spinach several years ago. It is very hearty and easy to make. I like using canned diced tomatoes instead of spaghetti sauce. The taste is much "cleaner".
Provided by Patsy A.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Cook meat with tomatoes in skillet over medium-high 7 minutes. Drain spinach well, squeezing out excess liquid, blend with ricotta cheese.
- Layer 3 noodles, ½ spinach mixture, 1/3 tomato mixture and 1/3 cheese in a 9 x 12-inch baking dish. Repeat, ending with noodles, tomatoes and cheese.
- Bake at 350°, 30 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.1, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 422.9, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1, Protein 29.6
Tips:
- Use high-quality canned spinach: Opt for canned spinach that is packed in water instead of salt or oil. Rinse the spinach thoroughly before using to remove any excess liquid and reduce the saltiness.
- Don't overcook the spinach: Wilting the spinach should only take a few minutes. Overcooking can make the spinach mushy and lose its vibrant color.
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, adds depth of flavor and texture to the lasagne.
- Don't skimp on the sauce: A flavorful sauce is essential for a delicious lasagne. Use a homemade tomato sauce or a high-quality store-bought sauce.
- Layer the lasagne properly: Start with a layer of sauce, then add a layer of noodles, spinach, cheese, and repeat. Finish with a layer of sauce and cheese.
- Bake the lasagne until it is golden brown and bubbling: This usually takes about 30-40 minutes. Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
This easy-to-follow recipe for Spinach Lasagne from Canned Spinach is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lasagne recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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