As a delightful blend of tender steak, succulent spinach, and layers of savory pasta, steak and spinach lasagna is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and brings people together at the dinner table. This hearty and flavorful dish, brimming with rich flavors and textures, promises a gastronomic journey that is sure to impress. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a culinary novice, this guide will lead you through the process of creating an unforgettable steak and spinach lasagna that will become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
STEAK AND SPINACH LASAGNA
This is my husband's favorite lasagna recipe, from a cookbook he had before we were married. Today when asking him what he wanted for dinner we went on a kitchen foray to figure out what we'd make, and he came up with lasagna. "But my favorite recipe is pretty complicated, so I don't know if we really want to do that one." We got out the old book, looked at it, and... it's amusing, because the recipe is prior to our marriage he thought of it as difficult (he was a good bachelor cook, mind you), but in these days after several more years of cooking added to his experience, it's not too difficult at all. :) Anyhow, here it is, tweaked to our liking. Although long, it's not really that difficult and the rich and delicious end results are well worth the time. Steingrim says he likes to make the meat and cheese sauces the day before, then assemble the lasagna with less trouble the next day.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Begin the meat sauce by whirring the tomatoes in the food processor to a puree of the texture you prefer; set aside.
- If you are using un-ground steak, trim the meat of fat and gristle and grind it (we use the food grinder attachment on our KitchenAid).
- In a heavy pan or pot, sauté the ground meat until browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté until the onion is transparent.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, oregano, brown sugar, balsamic, and the tomato puree, and bring to a boil; reduce temperature, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes then uncover and let reduce until thickened, another 15 minutes, then set your meat sauce aside (can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator).
- Begin the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then while whisking sprinkle in the flour, salt, white pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne or Tabasco (if using); cook, whisking or stirring, for 1 minute.
- Raise temperature to medium-high and gradually add milk, whisking continually, until well-incorporated; bring to a light boil then reduce heat to low and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
- Remove sauce from heat, stir in the cheddar and Parmesan until cheeses melt; set aside (can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator - microwave cheese sauce for 2 to 3 minutes to make it easier to spread when assembling the lasagna).
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; lightly oil the bottom of a 11x9-inch baking dish or lasagna pan.
- Begin assembling the lasagna (3 layers pasta, two layers of sauce mixtures): cover the bottom of the pan with one layer of 3 cooked lasagna noodles, then spread noodles with half of the meat sauce, then cover meat sauce with half of the cheese sauce.
- If using frozen and thawed spinach, press or squeeze as much liquid out of it as possible; sprinkle cheese layer with the chopped fresh basil, then spread the fresh or frozen spinach over.
- Top with another layer of 3 pieces cooked pasta, spread with remaining meat sauce, then remaining cheese sauce, and top with the final layer of 3 pieces cooked pasta.
- Combine the grated cheddar and Parmesan in a bowl, then sprinkle it over the top of the lasagna.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes and the cheeses are bubbly and golden; remove from oven, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve with salad, garlic bread, and balsamic roasted asparagus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 75.1, Sodium 263.1, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.7
LIGHT SPINACH AND LEEK LASAGNA
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
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
SPINACH LASAGNA
Yield serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown sausage in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring to break up. Meanwhile, place the packages of spinach into a microwave oven and microwave at full power for 7 minutes. Remove to a colander and drain. Mix together the tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and eggs. Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch lasagna pan. Top with a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, another layer of sauce, a layer of spinach, a layer of sausage, a layer of mushrooms, a layer of mozzarella cheese, and a layer of lightly sprinkled Parmesan cheese. Repeat all 8 layers. Cover with foil and bake for about 1 hour, until bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK LASAGNA
I love my Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with marinara, so I thought I'd try making lasagna! It turned out fantastic! Note that you do not have to boil your noodles for lasagna. Just let them soak in hot tap water for at least 20 minutes.
Provided by Lili Zimmermann
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Lasagna Recipes Meat Lasagna Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine flank steak, onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms in a large resealable plastic bag. Add Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place lasagna noodles in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with hot water and let soak until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander. Grease baking dish with cooking spray.
- Transfer steak to a large baking sheet. Arrange onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms around steak. Discard marinade.
- Bake steak in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Turn on broiler; broil until steak darkens, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, slice the steak into thin pieces.
- Combine spaghetti sauce and garlic powder in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the sliced flank steak. Add onions, green bell peppers, and mushrooms. Remove from heat.
- Mix ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley together in a bowl.
- Spread 2 cups of the sauce mixture in the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles. Cover noodles with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 2 cups of the sauce mixture, and 1/3 of the provolone cheese. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover baking dish with greased aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 45 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until mozzarella cheese is browned, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 94.2 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 35.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1078.8 mg, Sugar 14 g
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
LASAGNE BOLOGNESE WITH SPINACH
Provided by Melissa Roberts
Categories Beef Bake Dinner Casserole/Gratin Ricotta Spinach Family Reunion Potluck Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Make Sauce:
- Heat oil in a 12-to 14-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Cook pancetta, onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are golden and softened, 12 to 15 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up any lumps, until meat is no longer pink, 6 to 10 minutes. Stir in wine, milk, tomato paste, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid has evaporated but sauce is still moist, about 1 hour.
- Make ricotta filling:
- Put spinach in a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) and twist to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Whisk together ricotta, eggs, parmesan, nutmeg, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer 1 1/2 cups ricotta mixture to another bowl and whisk in 1/4 cup milk; set aside. Whisk spinach into remaining filling with remaining 1/2 cup milk.
- Assemble and bake lasagne:
- Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
- Soak noodles in a bowl of very warm water until pliable but not softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Place on a kitchen towel (it's not necessary to pat noodles dry).
- Spread 1 1/2 cups bolognese sauce in baking pan and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parmesan. Cover with 3 noodles, leaving space in between. Spread half of spinach filling on top, then 1 cup bolognese sauce, and top with 1 tablespoon parmesan and 3 noodles; repeat. Top with remaining bolognese sauce, 1 tablespoon parmesan, and remaining 3 noodles. Pour reserved ricotta mixture over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
- Cover pan tightly with parchment paper and foil (or just buttered foil) and bake 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top is browned in spots, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 15 to 30 minutes before cutting.
3 STEP SPINACH LASAGNA
I developed this recipe by combining a Super Quick Lasagna recipe that does not require the lasagna noodles to be pre-cooked and a Spinach Lasagna recipe which is so delicious it can get anyone, like myself, who dislikes spinach to get their iron.
Provided by RobinW
Categories European
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine Spinach, Cottage Cheese, Egg Yolk, Pepper, Salt, 1/4 cup Tomato Sauce, and 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese.
- Layer Lasagna in greased pan the following manner: Sauce, Noodles, Spinach Mixture, Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese (repeat these until the top layer).
- Top Layer: Noodles, Spinach Mixture, Parmesean Cheese, Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese.
- Bake Covered for 50 minutes in a 375 degree oven, then uncover and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until top is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 80.1, Sodium 1472, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5, Protein 28.9
SPINACH LASAGNA
Traditional lasagna goes vegetarian when you substitute the meat for vegetables like spinach and zucchini. Layer this spinach lasagna with 3 types of cheese and bechamel sauce. You won't even miss the meat.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in middle position.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a time, and cook, stirring frequently, until all spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a mesh strainer and press against spinach to remove as much liquid as possible.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over high heat. Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until roux is golden brown, 1 minute. Add milk and continue whisking until milk begins to boil and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry zucchini, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Spread 1 cup bechamel along the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Place one-third of noodles over bechamel in a single, overlapping layer. Top with 1 cup bechamel and half of spinach. Repeat with a second layer of noodles, bechamel, and spinach. Top with remaining noodles, remaining bechamel, zucchini, mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is golden in places and lasagna is bubbling along the edges, about 15 minutes.
- Remove lasagna from oven and let stand 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
CHEESY SPINACH LASAGNA
This is quick and easy. I like the three different cheeses.
Provided by WIKSCOGG
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Sparkle
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add lasagna pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Cook spinach according to directions; drain well.
- In a bowl beat the cream cheese on medium speed with electric mixer. Add eggs and beat until fluffy. Stir in provolone cheese, cottage cheese, bacon and garlic powder. Layer half of lasagna noodles in a greased baking dish. Spread with half of cheese mixture and half of the spinach. Top with the remaining lasagna noodles, spinach and cheese.
- Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 506 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
Tips:
- To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- If you don't have time to make the lasagna sauce from scratch, you can use a jarred sauce instead.
- Add a layer of cooked ground beef or sausage to the lasagna for extra protein.
- To make the lasagna vegetarian, omit the meat and add an extra layer of vegetables, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a salad.
Conclusion:
Steak and spinach lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender steak, creamy spinach, and cheesy lasagna noodles is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning, this dish can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy families.
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