Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna

A classic vegetarian lasagna layered with tomato sauce, tender spinach-ricotta filling, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 190°C and set out the baking dish.

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  2. Step 2

    Heat the olive oil in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Olive Oil, 150.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Add the garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Garlic

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the tomato passata, oregano, half the salt, and half the black pepper. Simmer uncovered over low heat until slightly thickened.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Salt, 700.0 ml Tomato Passata

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Place the spinach in the skillet over medium heat and cook in batches until completely wilted.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: skillet, wooden spoon

  6. Step 6

    Drain the spinach in the colander and let it cool briefly. Squeeze out as much moisture as possible, then chop it.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  7. Step 7

    Combine the chopped spinach with the ricotta, egg, nutmeg, half the Parmesan, and the remaining salt and black pepper.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 piece Egg, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 gr Ground Nutmeg, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 500.0 gr Ricotta Cheese, 4.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the baking dish. Build three layers, each containing 3 lasagna sheets, one-third of the spinach-ricotta filling, more sauce, and a portion of the mozzarella; use 200 gr mozzarella across these layers.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 9.0 piece Lasagna Sheets, 200.0 gr Mozzarella

    Cookware: baking dish, wooden spoon

  9. Step 9

    Add the final 3 lasagna sheets. Cover with the remaining tomato sauce, then scatter over the remaining 50 gr mozzarella and 40 gr Parmesan.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 3.0 piece Lasagna Sheets, 50.0 gr Mozzarella, 40.0 gr Parmesan Cheese

    Cookware: baking dish, wooden spoon

  10. Step 10

    Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 190°C.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish, oven

  11. Step 11

    Remove the foil and bake until the top is browned, the pasta is tender, and the center reaches 74°C.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: aluminum foil, baking dish, oven

  12. Step 12

    Rest the lasagna before cutting it into 6 portions and serving.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, Chef Knife

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Bake the center to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep them chilled, and reheat until steaming hot before serving.

Risk factors

  • Raw egg in the ricotta filling
  • Perishable dairy ingredients
  • Hot steam and cookware during baking