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    Spinach Lasagna Recipe

    ↓ Jump to Recipe · By: Julia Foerster · Posted: 02/02/18 · Updated: 02/02/18 · This post may contain affiliate links

    Vegtarian Spinach Lasagna Recipe

    This easy Spinach Lasagna made with layers of spinach-ricotta filling, cheese, and a flavorful homemade tomato sauce is the perfect comfort food. An easy vegetarian dinner idea that your whole family will enjoy! This recipe can be easily adapted to fit your needs when you’re short on time.

    A metal baking pan with spinach lasagna on a wooden cutting board. There\'s a piece of it missing.

    For this Spinach Lasagna, you don’t need any special ingredients, you can find everything in your normal supermarket. There are also a few shortcuts you can make to get this delicious dish quicker on the dinner table!

    For example, instead of using traditional lasagna noodles you can also use no-boil lasagna noodles for this recipe. Using these saves time because you don’t have to cook them before assembling the lasagna and they taste great in my opinion. But you can also use traditional noodles and use this trick: Put them in your baking dish before starting to prepare other ingredients, pour hot water over the noodles, and let them sit for 30 minutes while you cook the sauce and make the ricotta mixture.

    This vegetarian lasagna with spinach makes a great healthier alternative to traditional lasagna! Perfect if you have a vegetarian in your family or if you want to incorporate more meat-free dinners that are easy to make with familiar ingredients.

    A piece of spinach lasagna being lifted out of a metal baking pan.

    Shortcuts for making this vegetarian spinach lasagna in less time

    • Use no-boil lasagna noodles
    • Use your favorite marinara sauce
    • Use shredded cheese

    Can you add fresh spinach to lasagna?

    Yes, you can use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach in this recipe.

    How do you make a spinach lasagna?

    1. Preheat oven to 390°F.
    2. Saute onions and garlic. Add crushed tomatoes, season, and cook for 15 min.
    3. Cook spinach. Mix with ricotta, egg, and parmesan.
    4. Assemble lasagna.
    5. Bake for 40 min until browned.

    This is just a short summary to give you an overview of the steps. Find the full printable recipe for the fresh spinach lasagna below!

    Close-up of a spinach lasagna in a metal baking dish on a wooden cutting board.

    Looking for more dinner recipes?

    • Creamy Lemon Risotto
    • 15-minute Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    • Pork Medallions with Blue Cheese Sauce

    Tools and Ingredients used for making this healthy lasagna recipe

    No-Boil Lasagna Noodles: These are my favorite oven-ready lasagna noodles! They taste great and make it super easy.
    Marinara Sauce: My favorite Marinara Sauce! This brand is my go-to for pasta sauces. Tastes like homemade!


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    A metal baking pan with spinach lasagna on a wooden cutting board. There's a piece of it missing.
    Servings: 6

    Spinach Lasagna Recipe

    This easy Spinach Lasagna made with layers of spinach-ricotta filling, cheese, and a flavorful homemade tomato sauce is the perfect comfort food. An easy vegetarian dinner idea that your whole family will enjoy! This recipe can be easily adapted to fit your needs when you're short on time.
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Calories: 545kcal
    Author: Julia Foerster
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
    • 2 tsp oregano
    • 1 lb baby spinach, fresh or frozen
    • 1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
    • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    • 1 large egg
    • 12 lasagne noodles, Traditional or No Boil
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Sugar
    • Nutmeg
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Grease a 11x7-inch baking dish.
    • If using traditional lasagne noodles place them into the bottom of the baking dish. Pour hot water over the noodles until they are covered and let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and discard water.
    • In another saucepan heat up olive oil over medium temperature. Sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add chopped garlic and cook for one more minute.
    • Add the tomatoes to the onions. Season with pepper, salt, oregano and a pinch of sugar. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
    • In a large saucepan, heat 1/4 cup (60ml) water over medium heat until simmering. Add fresh spinach leaves and cook for 3-4 minutes. If using frozen spinach cook for 10 minutes until warmed through.
    • In a medium bowl combine ricotta, egg, and grated parmesan cheese. Season with a little bit nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
    • When the spinach is cooked and drain the spinach using a colander, then season with salt and pepper. Let it cool down for 2-3 minutes before adding it to the ricotta mixture.
    • Assemble lasagna: Put a few tablespoons tomato sauce into the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread 1/3 of the ricotta-spinach mixture on top of the lasagne sheets. Top it with 1/4 of the tomato sauce. Sprinkle 1/4 of the grated mozzarella cheese on top and cover with 4 lasagne noodles. Repeat layering two more times and finish with a layer of pasta topped with the remaining tomato sauce. Top with remaining cheese. 
    • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes then remove foil and bake for 20 more minutes until the cheese is browned.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8005IU | Vitamin C: 34.9mg | Calcium: 560mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach Lasagna Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 545 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 11g55%
    Cholesterol 93mg31%
    Sodium 668mg28%
    Potassium 1071mg31%
    Carbohydrates 59g20%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 9g10%
    Protein 31g62%
    Vitamin A 8005IU160%
    Vitamin C 34.9mg42%
    Calcium 560mg56%
    Iron 5.3mg29%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Pat says

      July 01, 2021 at 11:15 am

      Hi!!! Would jarred sauce work? I have all the ing except for tomato’s.
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        July 01, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        Yes, using a jar of marinara sauce will work.

        Reply
    2. Mike says

      February 22, 2021 at 9:48 pm

      If I use cottage cheese instead of ricotta do I need to add the egg?

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        February 23, 2021 at 8:54 am

        I’ve never made this recipe with cottage cheese so I can’t really help but I would probably still add the egg.

        Reply
      • Mary says

        June 30, 2021 at 6:49 pm

        I always use cottage cheese and an egg

        😋

        Reply
      • Brenda says

        July 29, 2022 at 4:19 pm

        I add an egg with cottage cheese.

        Reply
    3. Gia says

      June 28, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      Hi,
      Just finished making this dish and can’t wait to try it! How many servings are in the recipe?

      Thanks,

      Reply
      • Julia Foerster says

        June 29, 2020 at 11:32 am

        You can find the number of servings in the recipe card above the title. This recipe makes 6 servings.

        Reply
    4. Warren says

      June 03, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making regular lasagne’s for years and with my son a recently converted vegetarian and coming home from college for the first time, wanted to make something like this. It exceeded my expectations and had beautiful structure and flavor. Totally impressed, as was the rest of the family.

      Reply
    5. Tina says

      April 05, 2020 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe, quick and easy. I used canned spinach (a 1st but with being quarantined was what we had) I think it made it have a richer flavor believe it or not! Threw in some sautéed mushrooms as well and did a few more layers as I didn’t want noodles to go to waste. This is definitely a keeper, thank you 😁

      Reply
    6. Mary says

      March 16, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Would it be possible to make this the night before and heat it up the day of the event? And do you think doubling this recipe would be enough for a crowd of 15?

      Reply
      • Julia says

        March 19, 2019 at 10:00 am

        I would triple the recipe and bake it in 3 pans. My recommendation would be to assemble it the night before, refrigerate it, and then bake it just before serving.

        Reply
    7. Brianna says

      February 03, 2019 at 3:59 pm

      What if you don’t cook the spinach, can I layer fresh spinach instead?

      Reply
      • Julia says

        February 04, 2019 at 10:08 am

        I haven’t tried it but I think it would work!

        Reply
    8. Lily says

      October 09, 2018 at 2:41 pm

      I would like to make this recipe if a few days and I need to know how many adjustments on ingredients using a 9 x 13 inch baking dish or a lasagna pan? We love spinach in our dishes so can’t wait to try this one. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Julia says

        October 11, 2018 at 2:41 pm

        I would double the recipe if you make it in a large pan. – Julia

        Reply
    9. Angella says

      May 20, 2018 at 10:35 am

      4 stars
      Enjoy making it because instruction was easy to follow and Tasty too thank you🤗

      Reply
    10. Katie says

      April 27, 2018 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      This looked so good, I had to make it today! So I did, but I just reviewed the recipe again, and I see I forgot the 2 tsp oregano and pinch of sugar to the crushed tomato mixture. Is this that big of a deal??

      Reply
      • Julia says

        April 27, 2018 at 11:33 am

        No, that should not change the flavor too much. I’m sure it will still taste delicious!

        Reply
    11. CC says

      February 02, 2018 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      Easy to make and delicious!! Will make it again. :)

      Reply

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