Spinach Lasagna

Name: Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 12 teaspoon oregano leaves; 12 teaspoon salt; 14 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles; 2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese; 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided (2 cups); 12 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided; 1 (16 ounce) package spinach, frozen (thawed and well drained); 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon parsley flakes; 12 teaspoon salt; 14 teaspoon ground black pepper

19 ingredients

24 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
12 teaspoon oregano leaves
12 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided (2 cups)
12 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1 (16 ounce) package spinach, frozen (thawed and well drained)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
12 teaspoon salt
14 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1

ITALIAN PASTA SAUCE:.
2

Heat oil in 4-quart saucepot on medium heat.
3

Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened.
4

Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally,.
7

BASIC LASAGNA:.
8

Preheat oven to 350F.
9

Cook pasta as directed on package.
10

Drain and rinse with cold water.
11

Lay flat on wax paper or foil to keep noodles from sticking together; set aside.
12

Mix ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, spinach, eggs, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper in large bowl.
13

Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce onto bottom of 9x13 baking dish.
14

Top with 1/4 of the noodles overlapping edges.
15

Spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture over noodles.
16

Top with 1 1/2 cups of the sauce.
17

Repeat layers two more times, ending with a layer of pasta and 1 1/2 cups of the sauce.
18

Cover with the foil.
19

Bake 40 minutes.
20

Remove foil.
21

Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
22

Bake 10 minutes longer or until center is heated through.
23

Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
24

Serve with remaining sauce if desired.