Spinach Lasagna
Description: This Spinach Lasagna is a delightful dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a recipe that brings comfort and satisfaction with every bite. Originally shared by the chef’s sister during a memorable Christmas gathering, where it quickly became the star of the buffet table, this lasagna is a testament to the joy of sharing good food with loved ones.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 435
- Fat Content: 32.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 119.5mg
- Sodium Content: 856.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 14.5g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 6.2g
- Protein Content: 23.1g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Frozen spinach |
| 4 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Can of tomato sauce |
| 1 | Teaspoon of sugar |
| 1 | Teaspoon of salt |
| 1/4 | Teaspoon of pepper |
| 1/2 | Cup of cream cheese |
| 1/2 | Cup of sour cream |
| 1/8 | Cup of milk |
| 1 | Finely chopped onion |
| 1/2 | Cup of shredded cheddar cheese |
| 3 | Lasagna noodles |
Instructions:
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Prepare Spinach: Cook the frozen spinach according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain the spinach well using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Cook Noodles: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the lasagna noodles until they are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Drain the noodles well and set aside.
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Brown Ground Beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef until it’s fully cooked. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat.
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Prepare Beef Mixture: To the cooked ground beef, add the tomato sauce, sugar, salt, garlic salt, pepper, and the cooked lasagna noodles. Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, and finely chopped onion until smooth and well combined.
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Layer Ingredients: In a 2-quart casserole dish, begin layering the ingredients. Start with half of the ground beef and noodle mixture, followed by half of the cream cheese mixture. Then, layer all of the cooked spinach evenly over the cream cheese mixture. Finally, add the remaining half of the ground beef and noodle mixture on top.
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Bake: Cover the casserole dish and bake it in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until the lasagna is bubbly and heated through, approximately 40 minutes.
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Add Cheese Topping: Once the lasagna is bubbly, uncover it and spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cream cheese layer.
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Final Bake: Return the uncovered lasagna to the oven and bake it for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked to perfection, remove the lasagna from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. Slice it into portions and serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Enjoy your delicious Spinach Lasagna! 🍽️
