Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

A hearty vegetarian lasagna layered with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, creamy ricotta cheese mixture, fresh zucchini planks, and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan.

american
italian

Nutrition

Provides a good balance of protein from multiple cheeses and egg, moderate carbohydrates from pasta, healthy fats from olive oil, and beneficial vitamins and minerals from mushrooms, spinach, and zucchini.

14% of daily energy
18 g
Carbs
13 g
Total fat
15 g
Protein
Nut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


pastadinnervegetarianmain coursecasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendly

Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

EatingWell (Adam Dolge)

9

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil divided
Cremini Mushrooms
1 pound Cremini Mushrooms thinly sliced
Garlic
1 clove Garlic minced
Salt
0.5 teaspoon Salt
Ground Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Ground Pepper
Baby Spinach
11 ounce package Baby Spinach
Egg
1 large Egg lightly beaten
Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
15 ounce container Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella
1.5 cup Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella divided
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
Low-sodium Marinara Sauce
25 ounce jar Low-sodium Marinara Sauce divided
Oven-ready Lasagna Noodles
6 sheet Oven-ready Lasagna Noodles
Zucchini
1 medium Zucchini cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch planks
Fresh Basil
Fresh Basil chopped; and/or parsley for garnish

Equipment
Oven

Oven

9x13-inch baking dish

9x13-inch baking dish

Cooking spray

Cooking spray

Large skillet

Large skillet

Small bowl

Small bowl

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Wooden spoon or spatula

Wooden spoon or spatula


Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan and add half the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining spinach by the handful and cook until it's all wilted, about 2 minutes more. Press the spinach to the side of the pan, squeezing out as much water as possible, and cook until the water is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
4
Mix egg, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a medium bowl. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread 1 cup sauce in the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of 3 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and top with the mushrooms. Spread the spinach over the mushrooms and top with another 1 cup sauce. Layer on the remaining 3 noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta mixture. Layer zucchini on top, shingling if necessary, and spread the remaining sauce over the zucchini. Top with the reserved mozzarella mixture.
5
Bake the lasagna until bubbly and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and/or parsley, if desired.
Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

EatingWell (Adam Dolge)

9

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A hearty vegetarian lasagna layered with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, creamy ricotta cheese mixture, fresh zucchini planks, and marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan.

american
italian
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Ingredients
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
3 tablespoon Extra-virgin Olive Oil divided
Cremini Mushrooms
1 pound Cremini Mushrooms thinly sliced
Garlic
1 clove Garlic minced
Salt
0.5 teaspoon Salt
Ground Pepper
0.25 teaspoon Ground Pepper
Baby Spinach
11 ounce package Baby Spinach
Egg
1 large Egg lightly beaten
Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
15 ounce container Part-skim Ricotta Cheese
Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella
1.5 cup Shredded Part-skim Mozzarella divided
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese divided
Low-sodium Marinara Sauce
25 ounce jar Low-sodium Marinara Sauce divided
Oven-ready Lasagna Noodles
6 sheet Oven-ready Lasagna Noodles
Zucchini
1 medium Zucchini cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch planks
Fresh Basil
Fresh Basil chopped; and/or parsley for garnish

Equipment
Oven

Oven

9x13-inch baking dish

9x13-inch baking dish

Cooking spray

Cooking spray

Large skillet

Large skillet

Small bowl

Small bowl

Medium bowl

Medium bowl

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Wooden spoon or spatula

Wooden spoon or spatula


Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan and add half the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining spinach by the handful and cook until it's all wilted, about 2 minutes more. Press the spinach to the side of the pan, squeezing out as much water as possible, and cook until the water is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
4
Mix egg, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a medium bowl. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread 1 cup sauce in the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of 3 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and top with the mushrooms. Spread the spinach over the mushrooms and top with another 1 cup sauce. Layer on the remaining 3 noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta mixture. Layer zucchini on top, shingling if necessary, and spread the remaining sauce over the zucchini. Top with the reserved mozzarella mixture.
5
Bake the lasagna until bubbly and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and/or parsley, if desired.

pastadinnervegetarianmain coursecasseroleoven and roastingfamily friendly

Nutrition

Provides a good balance of protein from multiple cheeses and egg, moderate carbohydrates from pasta, healthy fats from olive oil, and beneficial vitamins and minerals from mushrooms, spinach, and zucchini.

14% of daily energy
18 g
Carbs
13 g
Total fat
15 g
Protein
Nut FreeNutritiousPeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy FreeVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.