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Spinach Lasagna

Name: Spinach Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 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

8 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 piece: 300 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

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