SPINACH-BASIL LASAGNA

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In the kitchen, my husband and I like to use classic ingredients in new ways. I came up with this lasagna one day and haven't made another type since. We love it! -Charlotte Gehle, Brownstown, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first 7 ingredients., Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake until lasagna is heated through and cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges