Vegetarian Lasagna with Spinach
A classic meatless lasagna layered with tomato sauce, spinach-ricotta filling, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Step 3
Stir in the tomato passata, oregano, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 gr black pepper. Simmer uncovered over low heat until slightly thickened.
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Step 4
Combine the spinach, ricotta, eggs, nutmeg, 50 gr Parmesan, the remaining ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and the remaining black pepper in a mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce in the baking dish. Add alternating layers of lasagna sheets, spinach filling, tomato sauce, and mozzarella; finish with sauce, mozzarella, and 25 gr Parmesan.
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Step 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake at 190°C.
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Step 7
Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is browned, the sauce bubbles at the edges, and the center reaches 74°C.
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Step 8
Rest the lasagna before slicing and serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Bake until the center reaches 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in shallow covered containers, use within 3 to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C.
Risk factors
- raw egg in the filling
- perishable dairy ingredients
- large, dense baked dish that cools slowly