Spinach Lasagna

  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. olive oil1 c. chopped onion2 garlic cloves, minced1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry1/3 c. all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 ounces)3 c. skim milk1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground black pepper1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper1 (26-ounce) jar marinara sauce, dividedCooking spray12 cooked lasagna noodles, divided1 1/2 c. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in garlic and spinach. Reduce heat, cover, and cook 3 minutes or until spinach is tender. Set aside.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, milk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add 2 cups milk mixture to spinach mixture. Cover remaining milk mixture, and set aside.

Spread 1/2 cup marinara sauce in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over sauce; top with half of spinach mixture. Top with 3 lasagna noodles, 1 cup marinara sauce, and 3/4 cup cheese. Layer 3 more lasagna noodles, remaining spinach mixture, and remaining 3 lasagna noodles. Top with remaining marinara sauce. Pour reserved milk mixture over the top, and sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until lasagna is browned on top.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAQUEL76.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 238.1
  • Total Fat: 10.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.4 mg
  • Sodium: 561.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 11.5 g

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