Creamy Tomato Lasagna Florentine
Ingredients
- Olive oil1 tbsp
- Garlic · minced2–3 cloves
- Spinach4–5 cups
- Cottage cheese2 cups
- Egg2
- Ground flaxmeal¼ cups
- Oregano1 tsp
- Italian seasoning1 tsp
- Nutmeg1
- Lemon1
- Parmesan cheese · chopped grated½ cups
- Tomato sauce4 cups
- Lasagna12
- Mozzarella cheese · shredded3–4 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the spinach and stir until just wilted. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Blend the cottage cheese until mostly smooth. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the eggs, flaxmeal (if using), oregano, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, lemon juice and Parmesan. Stir in the spinach.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray and spread a few spoonfuls of sauce over the bottom.
- Layer: 3 noodles, about 1 cup sauce, 1 cup spinach cheese mixture and ¾ cup mozzarella. Repeat for three full layers.
- Finish with the last 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Cover with greased foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese, or broil until browned.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Summarized from Pinch of Yum's video. Watch it for the details.
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