Spinach lasagna is a delicious vegetarian option that provides a healthy alternative to traditional meat-based dishes. This dish is made with layers of pasta and creamy spinach that is baked to perfection. You may add an additional layer of rich tomato sauce. Spinach is rich in vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, and vitamin K, which makes it an excellent choice for those who are looking to include more nutrient-dense ingredients in their diet. Not only is spinach lasagna a healthy option, but it is also a crowd-pleaser that can be enjoyed by both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Its savory flavor and hearty texture make it a filling and satisfying meal that can be served for any occasion. Additionally, this dish can be customized to suit different dietary needs and preferences by adding or removing ingredients such as cheese or gluten-free pasta. Overall, spinach lasagna is a versatile and nutritious dish that is simple to prepare and sure to impress.
Prep Time: 20minutes
Cook Time: 1hour
Total Time: 1hour 20minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 pack of lasagna pasta
- 1 bundle of spinach bhagi
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil for sauteing the spinach
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour all purpose
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chunky tomato sauce optional
Instructions
- Wash and clean the spinach. Saute the garlic and onion in a deep pot. Add the spinach (bhagi) to the pot, mix and allow to cook until the leaves are soft.
- Make the white sauce. Over a low flame, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add the milk. Mix, preferably with a fork to ensure that the flour don’t lump together. Continue to boil until the milk gets thick. Remove immediately from the flame.
- Boil the pasta. Drain when cooked and set aside to cool.
- Grease the dish and line it with the pasta. Add the white sauce (if you are placing tomato sauce, then add it now), layer the spinach, then the cheese, and then another layer of pasta. Continue until done.
- Note: you will have about three layers when done. You may still have some spinach, this can be placed on the top as well before the last layer of cheese. Bake for 40 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow to cool before serving.
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Trini Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 pack of lasagna pasta
- 1 bundle of spinach bhagi
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. oil for sauteing the spinach
- 1 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. flour all purpose
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chunky tomato sauce optional
Instructions
- Wash and clean the spinach. Saute the garlic and onion in a deep pot. Add the spinach (bhagi) to the pot, mix and allow to cook until the leaves are soft.
- Make the white sauce. Over a low flame, melt the butter, stir in the flour, and add the milk. Mix, preferably with a fork to ensure that the flour don’t lump together. Continue to boil until the milk gets thick. Remove immediately from the flame.
- Boil the pasta. Drain when cooked and set aside to cool.
- Grease the dish and line it with the pasta. Add the white sauce (if you are placing tomato sauce, then add it now), layer the spinach, then the cheese, and then another layer of pasta. Continue until done.
- Note: you will have about three layers when done. You may still have some spinach, this can be placed on the top as well before the last layer of cheese. Bake for 40 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Allow to cool before serving.
