Spinach Lasagna

17 ingredients
25 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 each lasagna noodles
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 medium onions chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 ounces spinach fresh
  • 2 cups cottage cheese non-fat
  • 2 large eggs or equivalent
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese, non-fat shredded
  • 13 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook noodles in boiling water.
  2. 2
    Drain and rinse in cold water.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine water, onion and garlic in a 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe bowl.
  5. 5
    Microwave (high), uncovered, 3 to 1 1/2 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
  6. 6
    Stir in tomato sauce and paste, water, bouillon, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper.
  7. 7
    Cover with plastic wrap.
  8. 8
    Microwave (high) 8 to 9 minutes or until mixture boils several minutes, stirring once.
  9. 9
    Set aside.
  10. 10
    Wash spinach and remove large stems.
  11. 11
    Place in 2 quart microwave bowl.
  12. 12
    Cover with plastic wrap.
  13. 13
    Microwave (high) 1 1/2 to 4 minutes or until steaming hot.
  14. 14
    Drain well by pressing leaves to drain juices.
  15. 15
    Chop coarsely.
  16. 16
    Stir in cottage cheese and eggs.
  17. 17
    To assemble, layer half the noodles in a 12x8 inch baking dish.
  18. 18
    Top with 1/2 the sauce mixture, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, half the spinach mixture, rest of the noodles, rest of the spinach, rest of cheese, rest of sauce.
  19. 19
    Cover with waxed paper.
  20. 20
    Microwave (high) 5 minutes.
  21. 21
    Then microwave (medium-high, 70%) 12 to 15 minutes or until heated in center (150-160 degrees).
  22. 22
    Remove waxed paper.
  23. 23
    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  24. 24
    Microwave (high) uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  25. 25
    Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.

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