Popeye's Lasagna

Popeye's Lasagna is a hearty, spinach-packed twist on the classic Italian comfort food that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Layers of tender lasagna noodles are blanketed with a creamy ricotta and wilted spinach mixture, seasoned to perfection with Italian herbs and garlic. This vegetarian lasagna is elevated with rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and a golden Parmesan crust that's baked to perfection. With its wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, it's the perfect dish to serve at family dinners or special gatherings. Ready in just over an hour, this spinach lasagna recipe is a crowd-pleasing combination of indulgent cheesiness and garden-fresh goodness. Packed with protein, vitamins, and the classic lasagna flavor you crave, this "green twist" will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets lasagna noodles
• 500 grams fresh spinach
• 500 grams ricotta cheese
• 400 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
• 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 800 ml marinara sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 2

Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, and lay them flat on a clean surface to prevent sticking.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, eggs, 60 grams of grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. Stir until fully mixed.

Step 6

Once the spinach has cooled, chop it finely and fold it into the ricotta mixture.

Step 7

Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Place a single layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread 1/3 of the spinach-ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles, followed by 1/4 of the marinara sauce and 1/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Repeat the layering process (noodles, ricotta mixture, marinara, mozzarella) two more times.

Step 10

For the top layer, place the remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese over the noodles. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly on top.

Step 11

Cover the dish with aluminum foil (lightly greased to prevent sticking) and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Step 12

Remove the foil and bake an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese on top is bubbly and golden brown.

Step 13

Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3116.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5601.2

Total Fat 230.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 112.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1062.7mg	0%
Sodium 8973.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 596.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.6g
Protein 311.4g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 6731.9mg	0%
Iron 44.8mg	0%
Potassium 1889.5mg	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: 36.3%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 41.8%