Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
June 21, 2010 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna - This roasted, robust, recipe for cheese spinach lasagna, is not only quick and easy, it is vegetarian. Four different cheese varities were used with the healthy spinach, layered with cooked pasta. Always a fast and filling spinach lasagna recipe that is easy to bake.
Prep Time: 30 mins |
Ingredients to make Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
1 pound cottage cheese
1 pound ricotta cheese
4 eggs
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) oregano
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) basil leaves, finely chopped
black pepper, to taste
1 x 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach (substitute fresh, if you prefer)
16 ounces shredded mozarella cheese
2 x 29-ounce cans tomato sauce
3 teaspoons fresh (or 1 teaspoon dried) parsley, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped or grated
1 pound package of lasagne noodles (whole wheat or buckwheat varieties recommended for highest nutritional value)
1/2 cup grated or 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions to make Layered Cheese Spinach Lasagna
1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Thaw frozen spinach. Drain thoroughly.
In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, parsley, garlic, onion, Worcestershire sauce, pepper (to taste), and a dash of parmesan. Simmer sauce for 30 minutes.
Cook noodles according to package directions, drain, and soak in cold water until needed. Gently pat dry. Some varieties of noodles do not require cooking before layering into the recipe
Mix in a large bowl the first seven ingredients plus one-half (8 ounces) of the mozarella.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until hot and gooey in the center. Cool slightly before serving for best consistency
Creamed Spinach
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Creamed Spinach - This rustic creamed spinach recipe is extra creamy, thanks to succulent cream cheese and milk. A quick and easy microwave dish, it is slightly spiced and has the added flavor of onion. If your family refuses to eat spinach, try this simple recipe, we bet they eat it!
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamed Spinach
1/4 c Butter or margarine
1/2 c Finely chopped onion
20 oz Frozen chopped spinach
1/2 t Salt
1/8 t Pepper
1/4 t Nutmeg
6 oz Cream cheese, at room temp.
Milk (optional)
Directions to make Creamed Spinach
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Creamy Pasta Florentine
May 28, 2009 by Chef Mom
Filed under Baked, Easy Spinach Recipes, Main Course, Spinach, Supper
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Creamy Pasta Florentine - This succulent creamy spinach and pasta recipe is made creamy by the addition of skim milk to make it better for you. Stir fried veggies are added to your favorite pasta, topped with cheese and then baked to blend all the flavors.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Creamy Pasta Florentine
8 ounces pasta
1 medium zucchini,cut into thin strips
1 medium red pepper,cut into strips
1/2 pound mushrooms,sliced
1/2 cup scallions,chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup flour
1 cup skim milk
1/2 can vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash freshly ground pepper
1 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions to make Creamy Pasta Florentine
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