Shamrock Lasagna
A festive and delicious lasagna with a green hue, perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any occasion!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lasagna noodles
- 1 pound ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh chives
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 ounce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked spinach, well-drained and chopped for green color
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, chives, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chopped spinach until well combined.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer 3-4 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle with about one-third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers: sauce, noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, and another third of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top with a final layer of noodles, remaining marinara sauce, and the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, you can add a sprinkle of green food coloring to the ricotta mixture if desired, though the spinach provides a natural green hue.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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