Best 6 Spinach Lentil Lasagna Recipes

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Spinach lentil lasagna is a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish that is perfect for a healthy and hearty meal. It is a versatile dish that can be customized with a variety of ingredients, making it a great choice for picky eaters or those with dietary restrictions. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, spinach lentil lasagna is sure to please. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and protein.

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SPINACH LASAGNA III



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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

20 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups fresh spinach
3 cups ricotta cheese
⅔ cup grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups tomato pasta sauce
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

PERFECT SPINACH LASAGNA



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This is a classic tried-and-true spinach lasagna recipe, simple and delicious. Whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will love this lasagna.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen spinach , thawed, drained well, and divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
32 to 48 ounces spaghetti sauce, or marinara, store-bought or homemade
8 to 10 ounces lasagna noodles, cooked, cooled enough to handle
16 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish or lasagna pan .
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the drained and squeezed spinach, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, the egg, garlic powder, and salt. Mix to blend well.
  • Mix the remaining half of the drained spinach with the marinara sauce .
  • Spread about 1/2 to 1 cup of the marinara-spinach mixture over the bottom of the baking dish, just enough to coat the bottom.
  • Top with a layer of noodles.
  • Top the noodle layer with about 3/4 cup of the marinara; spread over the noodles.
  • With a small spoon, put about one-third of the ricotta mixture over the sauce layer, spacing evenly in small dollops, then sprinkle with about one-quarter of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat, making two more layers of the noodles, sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
  • Top with another layer of noodles, the rest of the sauce, shredded mozzarella, and the remaining half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Grease a sheet of foil large enough to fit over the lasagna. Cover the lasagna tightly with the foil, greased side down. If your baking pan is very full, place a foil-lined baking sheet on a lower rack to catch spills.
  • Bake the lasagna for about 45 minutes, or until very hot and you can see it is beginning to bubble.
  • Remove the foil and bake for 20 to 30 minutes longer, until very hot and the cheese has melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1106 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 12 Portions (12 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SPINACH & LENTIL LASAGNA



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A little different. If you can't get goat cheese curds - and they ARE pretty esoteric - regular cheese curds are fine. Cheese curds are also known as "Squeaky" cheese. If you can't find them, well, diced mild Cheddar will have to do.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch spinach
12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 (19 ounce) can tomato sauce
16 ounces goat cheese curds
2 cups cooked lentils (or 1 large tin)
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
1 cup grated old cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Wash and pick over the spinach, and steam it until just limp.
  • Drain it and chop it.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and boil the lasagne noodles until soft enough to work with.
  • Rinse them under cool water, and drain well.
  • Spread the bottom of a 9"x13" lasagne pan with several spoonfuls of the tomato sauce.
  • Lay down 3 lasagne noodles over it, and cover them with more sauce.
  • Sprinkle with one third of the cheese curds, one third of the lentils and one third of the chopped spinach.
  • Sprinkle over 1/2 teaspoon each of the basil and oregano.
  • Continue layering noodles, sauce, cheese, lentils, spinach and seasonings.
  • Finish with a layer of noodles, covered in sauce, then sprinkle over the grated cheeses, and the last of the basil and oregano.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes.

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

SPINACH LASAGNA



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This dish is appealing to all. I got this from my sister last Christmas who made a double batch and was a huge hit at the buffet table.

Provided by Judith Fraser

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen spinach
4 ounces medium egg noodles (3 cups)
1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook frozen spinach according to package directions; drain well on paper towels.
  • Cook noodles in a large amount of boiling salted water till tender, about 10 minutes; drain well.
  • In skillet, brown ground beef; drain off fat.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic salt, pepper, and the cooked noodles.
  • Stir together the cream cheese, sour cream, milk and finely chopped onion.
  • In a 2-quart casserole layer half of the ground beef noodle mixture, half of the cream cheese mixture, all of the spinach and then the remaining beef-noodle mixture.
  • Bake covered at 350 degrees til bubbly, about 40 minutes.
  • Uncover, spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake uncovered until cheese melts, about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 119.5, Sodium 856.8, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 23.1

BEEF AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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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

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jars (24 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
Minced fresh basil, optional

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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and lentils.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Just be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all the excess water before using.
  • You can use any type of lentils you like, but brown or green lentils work best in this recipe.
  • Be sure to rinse the lentils well before cooking.
  • If you don't have any lasagna noodles, you can use any other type of pasta, such as penne or spaghetti.
  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it. When you're ready to serve, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the instructions.

Conclusion:

This spinach lentil lasagna is a delicious and healthy vegetarian meal that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's also low in calories and fat. So if you're looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, this lasagna is a great choice.

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