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A serving of cheesy baked lasagna with spinach and ricotta, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese on a white plate. A baking dish of lasagna and another plate sit in the background, with fresh parsley and a striped towel nearby.
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Easy Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta

This easy Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta combines oven-ready noodles, creamy cheese, and basil garlic pasta sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner ready in under an hour!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients 

  • 12 ounces package of oven-ready lasagna
  • 24 ounces basil garlic pasta sauce
  • 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish with oven-ready lasagna noodles.
    12 ounces package of oven-ready lasagna
  • Top the noodles with enough pasta sauce to cover the noodles followed by a third of the ricotta and mozzarella.
    24 ounces basil garlic pasta sauce, 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Scatter half of the spinach over the top of the cheese followed by a few more spoonfuls of pasta sauce.
    ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2 cups fresh spinach, 24 ounces basil garlic pasta sauce
  • Repeat the layering process again. Finish by topping the dish with the remaining pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the parmesan cheese.
    24 ounces basil garlic pasta sauce, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • Cover the baking dish with tin foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Serving Suggestion: Garnish the lasagna with freshly chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of parmesan cheese before serving.
Noodle Options: Oven-ready noodles reduce prep time significantly, but regular lasagna noodles work equally well when boiled according to package instructions.
Sauce Enhancement: When using plain marinara sauce, enhance the flavor by stirring in 1 ½ teaspoons each of garlic powder, dried basil, and oregano.
Make-Ahead Instructions: Assemble the dish in advance and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready to cook, follow the standard baking directions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 servings | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1469IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1mg