Quick Spinach Lasagna

Directions

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   Prep time: 10 minutes
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   Cooking time: 50 minutes
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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 1/4 cup of sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Put a layer of lasagna noodles on top, being careful not to overlap the pasta.
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   In a bowl, mix the spinach, salt, pepper, and ricotta. Spread half the spinach-and-ricotta mixture on top of the noodles and cover with a layer of pasta (again, don't overlap the layers). Spread the remaining spinach-and-ricotta mixture on pasta; pour half the sauce over. Sprinkle on 1 cup of the grated mozzarella. Add another layer of noodles. Top with remaining sauce, grated mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on top.
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   Bake on middle rack for 40 to 50 minutes, or until pasta is tender and cheese is golden brown. Let cool a few minutes. Cut into wedges.
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   How kids can help: Measure ingredients; place noodles in pan; mix spinach and ricotta; sprinkle on grated mozzarella.