SPINACH & RICOTTA LASAGNE recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne:

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagne sheets
• 500g spinach, washed and chopped
• 500g ricotta cheese
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 800g canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 250g mozzarella cheese, grated
• 100g Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
4. In a separate pan, wilt the chopped spinach over medium heat. Once wilted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Then, squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with the wilted spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a large baking dish.
7. Place a layer of lasagne sheets over the sauce, then spread half of the spinach and ricotta mixture over the lasagne sheets.
8. Repeat the layers with tomato sauce, lasagne sheets, and the remaining spinach and ricotta mixture.
9. Finish with a final layer of lasagne sheets, topped with the remaining tomato sauce.
10. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top of the lasagne.
11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
13. Let the lasagne cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne!