Shavuot Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna

Shavuot Spinach-Ricotta Lasagna

Bubbling mozzarella, herb-laced ricotta and emerald spinach layers bake into a golden casserole that turns every Shavuot buffet into pure, melty comfort

Serves: 8 | Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Nutrition per serving:

Calories per serving: 390| Protein: 24g | Carbs: 48g | Fat: 13g

Ingredients

For Ricotta Layer

  • 425g ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 283g frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt

For Assembly

  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

Mix filling

Combine ricotta, egg, spinach, herbs and salt until homogenous.

Layer

Spread ½ cup marinara in a 9×13-inch pan. Top with 3 noodles, ⅓ of ricotta mix, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan and ½ cup sauce. Repeat twice, finishing with sauce and cheeses.

Bake

Cover with foil; bake at 375 °F / 190 °C for 30 min. Uncover and bake 10 min until bubbly and browned.

Rest & serve

Let stand 10 min for clean slices; garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Note: Let the pan rest at least 10 minutes before slicing; the cheeses re-set, giving you clean, photo-worthy layers. Even better, assemble the day before—an overnight rest melds the flavors and softens the pasta for an even

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