Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, trimmed and chopped
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 12 lasagna noodles (no-boil or regular)
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted (about 3–4 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Mix well.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Place lasagna noodles (3–4 depending on size) over the sauce. Spread a portion of the spinach-ricotta filling over the noodles. Add a layer of marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering process until ingredients are used up, finishing with noodles topped with sauce and mozzarella.
  5. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden.
  6. Allow the lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.