Eatingfoodbooy, I wasn’t happy with the pic…it does look flat. ~makes one 9×13 tray. =), This post just comforted me a lot haha. i have done a lot of experimenting with lasagna noodles and as long as you cover with aluminum foil (like all lasagna recipes tell you) you don’t have to cook the noodles, i’ve done it several times, try it out, you don’t have to pay more for no cook, just buy regular lasagna noodles and get to it, i swear it will be fine. . You can reheat piece by piece in the microwave. Chinese Cucumber Salad (with any type of cucumber), 10 ounces frozen spinach, blanched, drained and cooled, 1 pound shredded whole milk mozzarella, divided, 1 box lasagna sheets (I’ve used 8×4 and regular, both work). Wonders, the whole point is to keep left-overs. I usually make it with ground beef, but sometimes I make a vegetarian version if I have friends over that don’t eat meat. To make this cheesy spinach and meat lasagna recipe, here are the different layers I include. Substitute cottage cheese for the ricotta cheese. of Mozzarella cheese or any kind of baking cheese. Lay 4 sheets (or 3 if using the regular size) of lasagna down. Simmer until heated through. Spread a little more than 1 cup of meat sauce on top. Please let me know if you have any questions? I added pesto to the ricotta mixture, and we’ll see how that goes. Most recipes have EITHER meat sauce OR ricotta/spinach, but this is what everyone wants. Everyone loves a good lasagna, right? Feel free to change up to your family’s taste. Arrange half the Not sure if I’d change it at all. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used. I tested it out this time and she’s right, the regular kind does work fine. 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 pound 11 ounces (90% lean) ground beef; 1 (28oz) can crushed tomato with basil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 bay leaf; Cheese & Spinach Filling. Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favourite. Layered with pasta, a robust pasta sauce, melted cheese and dark green spinach… Lasagna is such a fun dish to make on a girls night in because you can chat away, while the girls help you with the numerous steps involved! Last week I tried a recipe I saw on Sara Moulton’s new show using wonton wrappers instead of lasagna noodles: I would deinitely recommend it. This is yummy, I’ve been making spinach & beef lasagna for years & wanted to see what variations were out there! This twist on the classic lasagna is sure to become a new family favourite. We use ground turkey since we’re not big beef eaters. Thanks Laura! Brown ground beef in pan over medium-high heat. Meat Sauce. It was a big hit. The only change is that I make a bit more sauce and add 1/4 cup parmesan to the ricotta/spinach mixture. We are still trying to improve our lighting situation that makes all of our pics a little gray and shadow-y. Sounds great! Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food and it’s probably one of the first things I learned to make. I'm Jessica, an Asian-American, born and raised in NYC, and that's Lon, my Jewish, white husband. Remove from heat. Ring out spinach with paper towels. This keeps well in the fridge and freezes well. 4. We made this once before and we’re making it again tonight. 2. I made lasagna recently with left over meat sauce….I had enough to make two batches and it was all devoured lols I love making sauce…I just made some yesterday with meatballs. Add carrots and stir around for another minute. Mix ricotta or cottage cheese with the egg, salt, well-drained spinach and the chopped parsley. (Remember to cover the lasagna in aluminum foil before baking. My hubby was not sure he would like the addition of spinach but he said this was the BEST lasagna I have made and to stick with it. In the chaotic kitchen of a recipe developer, you get a food blog called FoodMayhem. Wow..love all your post seems so easy to follow.. Tq for sharing @):-, Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful feedback. This recipe includes ground beef, but you can make a vegetarian version by replacing the ground beef with more mushrooms, celery and bell peppers. Set aside. It is our new favorite lasagna recipe. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Thanks for sharing! In a bowl, mix spinach, ricotta cheese and 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese together. I’m making lasagna a different way today with Spinach, Zuchini, Broccoli, and meat sauce and cheese. I made this for dinner tonight and it was REALLY good! © 2007-2020 FoodMayhem. , 5 cloves garlic, pressed or minced or ½ tsp garlic powder, 2 cups of cooked spinach, chop and drain the excess water, 8 to 10 cooked lasagna noodles or use the “no-boil” lasagna noodles, 10 to 15 oz. I hope you’ll try more of our recipes. Also, I wanted to note that Hungry Crasian pointed out that you don’t need to buy “no boil” lasagna sheets. Try it tonight. Additional changes to equipment, baking times, etc. XO. These days, I always make my own sauce, and after several variations, I have to dub this one my favorite, Beef and Spinach Lasagna. lasagna looks kinda wimpy, really thin lol just saying, Hi there,I usually have one or the other, beef or spinach & Ricotta, I never thought of putting them together. Nice combo. Daedre, so happy you and your husband enjoyed it! You won’t be disappointed. comfort food indeed, and wonderfully executed. Thanks again. Noodles. Cover with remaining meat sauce. *note: the lasgana sheets I used are made for 8×8 pan but I wanted to make more so I made a 9×13. Your lasagna is the best. Come and visit your Tita Lani and She’ll make it for you. I just made your turkey meatball soup the other day (I used ground lamb since it was all I had) and I’ll post it today! Bring to boil. may be needed for recipe success. See pic. Welcome to FoodMayhem! Lay another layer of lasagna sheets on top. Thanks so much for posting this recipe, I’ve been craving lasagna. Beef and Spinach Lasagna Recipe . Thanks for sharing. Top with 3 noodles, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 This tool adjusts ingredient amounts only, not method or nutrition information. Put half the cheese mixture over the lasagna noodles layer, add ⅓ portion of the meat sauce and half the mozzarella, spreading all the ingredients evenly. Spread 1/3 of cheese and spinach filling on top of lasagna sheets. Remove aluminum foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Spread remaining mozzarella on top. It worked fine though. Thanks for the tip! It’s nice to have something green in or with your lasagna — the last batch I made I served with sauteed broccolini on the side. Serve. B eef and Spinach Lasagna ~makes one 9×13 tray. It smells delicious and I never thought of using carrots in the sauce. Cover and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a medium sized bowl , combine spinach, 8 ounces of mozzarella, and ricotta. Meat Sauce (can be made a day or two ahead and refrigerated, warm before using): 1. We don't eat Chinese food every day, so you'll get a little bit of anything we find delicious enough to share: from our Eastern European side; recipes and techniques learned from my restaurant days; restaurant reviews, food travel tips; and a few other juicy bits along the way. Well the pan turned out a bit smaller than expected so I had to move to a bigger but just a hint shallower pan. Add ground beef and stir around until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove foil and broil for another 5 minutes or until cheese is browned. 4. 2. I hope you find some other FoodMayhem recipes to enjoy too! Arrange half the lasagna noodles over the meat sauce. My mom (a fabulous Chinese cook) and I just followed the instructions on the side of a box of dry lasagna sheets, using jarred sauce. 3. 20 Review(s) 1 Hr 15 Min . I made my first Lasagna 27 years ago, in 1990 – when I first arrived here in Toronto. 1. I made it in a 9×13 pan and it have used maybe a tad bit more sauce, but it was still good nonetheless. While professionally trained as a French culinary- and pastry chef, many of FoodMayhem recipes are my attempt to preserve and share authentic Chinese and Taiwanese recipes learned from my mom. Bernadette, ooh pesto! © 2020 KRAFT HEINZ CANADA ULC. I look for the recipe every few months and, thankfully, always find it. Thanks so much for the recipe! A weblog making food a little less chaotic. I’ve made them both and they are equally great. Feel free to make extra sauce! Thanks Kevin! Great for all occasions, easy to prepare for such a healthy meal…? Prep : 30 Min Cook: 45 Min . 1. Stir in the chopped mushrooms, tomato sauce, tomato paste, brown sugar, oregano, basil and the salt and pepper. This site requires JavaScript. I need to try this seeing as I’m a lasagna fanatic. If you want a healthier version, use Quark & 4 beaten eggs mixed with the spinach. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Fantastic! This looks delicious! 5. – Krys. Layered with pasta, a robust pasta sauce, melted cheese and dark green spinach, this oven-baked casserole is easier to make than you might think. 2. Someday Tita Lani i’ll come and visit you guys. I’m so glad you like it!! Yes, it’s healthy and delicious, too! LOVED this. Stir in onions and soften for about a minute. Stir in tomato paste until well distributed. Olga, I’ve done ravioli with wonton wrappers but not Lasagna. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. 3. 10 ounces frozen spinach… a square of heaven, that’s what you have there. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F while meat sauce cools a bit. 1. This was AMAZING! Spread 1 cup meat sauce over bottom of 11-3/4 x 7-1/2-inch glass baking dish. It’s a really awesome dish to have sitting in the fridge. What I love about lasagna is that you can easily make it ahead of time, place it in the fridge and just bake it the next day. February 15, 2017 by Lani Cooks 8 Comments. . I opt for no-boil lasagna noodles in my lasagna … ), Beef and Spinach Lasagna In this recipe, you can either use the traditional cooked lasagna noodles or the “no-boil” lasagna noodles. Heat oil in a medium pot on medium high heat. It’s especially helpful when re-heating left-overs. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Yums! Add crushed tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Cover with foil and bake at 180*C (350*F) for 30 – 40 minutes. My family and friends kept asking for seconds. This looks fantastic! Stir and reduce heat to a simmer. Remove from heat and remove bay leaf. Repeat steps 2 and 3 two more times. Either version is delicious! Thanks, Roger. I can’t wait to try it I also added some blended habenero peppers for a kick that my guy liks in his food Lasagna Layers. Fresh lasagna … (The first two and last picture are new.) *Update 9/23/09: My mom asked me to make her this lasagna so while I’m at it, I figured, I’d take new pictures, better pictures! Lasagna is the best reheatable food. , Thanks, Sasmin. Spread the ⅓ portion of the meat sauce on the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking pan.