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Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

This Spinach Artichoke Lasagna is a healthy vegetarian dish packed with fresh spinach, artichokes, and a simple tomato sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • food processor
  • skillet
  • 9-inch square baker
  • Mesh Sieve

Ingredients
  

Tomato Sauce

  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
  • ¼ cup fresh basil roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Spinach Artichoke Mixture

  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese 16 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onion about 1 smallish red onion
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 cup jarred or defrosted frozen artichokes drained, quartered if necessary
  • 12 ounces baby spinach preferably organic
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Remaining Lasagna Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded fontina cheese or low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella
  • additional chopped fresh basil for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain tomatoes in a sieve for a minute, then blend with basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper flakes until spreadable.
  • Blend half of the cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and salt, cook until tender, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add artichokes and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts and moisture reduces.
  • Pulse the spinach artichoke mixture in the food processor, then mix it with the cottage cheese and season to taste.
  • Spread half cup of tomato sauce in a baking dish, layer lasagna noodles, half spinach mixture, half cup sauce, and half cup cheese. Repeat layers, topping with remaining sauce and cheese.
  • Cover with parchment or foil and bake for 18 minutes, uncover and rotate, bake for an additional 12 minutes until brown. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

This lasagna tastes even better the next day. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free no-bake lasagna noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Artichoke Recipes, Healthy Lasagna, Lasagna Recipes, Spinach Artichoke Lasagna, Spinach Recipes, Vegetarian Lasagna
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