How To Make Easy Spinach Lasagna with White Sauce
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups of fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
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Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the flour to the skillet and whisk for 2 minutes until it turns golden brown.
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Gradually add the milk to the skillet, whisking constantly. Cook until the sauce thickens, then remove from heat.
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Stir in the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg into the white sauce.
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In a separate bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
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To assemble, spread a thin layer of the white sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
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Top the noodles with half of the spinach and cheese mixture. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of white sauce on top.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Allow the lasagna to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 446kcal
- Total Fat : 19g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 640mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 26g
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