Ingredients:

  • 10 oz fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 9-12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or standard, depending on preference)
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Sauté garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper.
  5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in the baking dish.
  6. Layer noodles over the sauce, then half the spinach filling.
  7. Add a layer of marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella.
  8. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, topping with mozzarella and marinara.
  9. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.