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Potato Spinach Lasagna

Potato Spinach Lasagna

211 Ratings
211 Ratings
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Potato Spinach Lasagna on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Preparation Time: 30 minutes

A unique and flavorful meat-free lasagna layered with sliced potatoes instead of noodles.

Ingredients

  • 7 small red potatoes
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 ounces fresh, baby spinach (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 3/4 cup non-fat ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 3/4 cup Part-skim mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium pasta sauce (about 1/2 of 24-oz jar)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
  2. Bring water to a boil in large sauce pan.
  3. Thinly slice potatoes, add to boiling water and cook 5 minutes, drain and rinse with cool water; drain again.
  4. Heat olive oil in medium skillet, add onions and garlic; sauté about 2 to 3 minutes until just starting to brown.
  5. Add spinach, sauté 1 more minute.
  6. Remove from heat and drain off liquid.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix cheese with egg until well blended.
  8. Add layers to 8 inch square baking dish as follows, using about 1/4 of each: pasta sauce, potato slices, sautéed spinach mixture and cheese mixture. 
  9. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
  10. Cover with foil.
  11. Bake about 35 to 40 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Serve with sparkling water, lemon slice, and a slice of rustic grain bread.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 440
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Carbohydrates 63 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 341 mg
Iron 4 mg
Potassium 1716 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 440
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 70 mg
Carbohydrates 63 g
Dietary Fiber 8 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 6 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 341 mg
Potassium 1716 mg
Sodium 360 mg
Copper 430 mcg
Iron 4 mg
Magnesium 75 mg
Phosphorus 35 mg
Selenium 18 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 260 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.6 mg
Vitamin B12 0.7 mcg
Vitamin C 31 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 148 mcg
Folate 64 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 97 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 2 1/2 cups
Dairy 1 cup
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