Cooking Light's Spinach Lasagna

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Cooking Light’s Spinach Lasagna, a deliciously healthy twist on the classic comfort food. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this recipe layers tender lasagna noodles with a creamy ricotta-spinach filling, a rich marinara sauce, and a generous topping of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Packed with fresh spinach and made lighter using part-skim cheeses, it’s a balanced yet satisfying dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it’s an easy weeknight dinner option that still feels indulgent. Serve this golden, bubbly lasagna with a crisp side salad or garlic bread for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s as nutritious as it is comforting.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 10 ounces Fresh spinach
• 15 ounces Part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 unit Large egg
• 12 sheets Dried lasagna noodles
• 3 cups Marinara sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Once cooled, squeeze out any excess liquid and chop coarsely.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, black pepper, and the cooked spinach. Mix well to create the filling.

Step 5

Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 7

Layer 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping as needed.

Step 8

Spread one-third of the spinach-ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of marinara sauce and 1/3 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Repeat the layers twice more: noodles, spinach-ricotta mixture, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

Step 10

Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 13

Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2431.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4544.8

Total Fat 134.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 64.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 517.5mg	0%
Sodium 5482.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 613.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.6g	0%
Total Sugars 73.1g
Protein 232.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 3625.1mg	0%
Iron 31.0mg	0%
Potassium 3862.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.4%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 53.4%