SPINACH-FETA LASAGNA

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Make and share this Spinach-feta Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
salt
pepper
1 dash nutmeg
1 lb lasagna noodle
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed,steamed,drained and squeezed dry
2 large red onions, peeled and finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup of chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup of chopped of fresh mint
1/2 lb feta, crumbled
1 1/4 lbs of greek anthotiro or 1 1/4 lbs ricotta cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup of grated kefalotiri or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
5 -7 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the bechamel: Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, and as soon as it begins to sizzle, add the flour and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk, whisking all the while, until smooth and thick, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Cover the bechamel with a kitchen towel and set aside until ready to use.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook lasagna noodles until firm, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove, drain, and place in a large bowl of cold water until ready to use.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet.
  • Add the onion and celery cover the skillet, and cook over low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine the spinach, onions and celery, dill, feta and anthotiro in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the eggs, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and toss with 2 to 4 more tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Preheat oven to 350d.
  • Lightly oil a large shallow baking dish (approximately 10 x 14 inches).
  • Spread 2-3 tablespoons of bechamel on the bottom.
  • Remove the lasagna noodles from the water one at a time and blot dry with a paper towel.
  • Arrange one-third of the noodles in a single layer over the bechamel.
  • Spread half the filling over the lasagna.
  • Repeat with remaining lasagna and filling, ending up with a final layer of noodles.
  • Spread the bechamel evenly over the noodles, and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, until top is golden brown.
  • Remove, cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.1, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 125.7, Sodium 575.1, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 6.3, Protein 24.9

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