Spinach Lasagna with Ricotta and Parmesan

Name: Spinach Lasagna with Ricotta and Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Italská kuchyně
Ingredients: 500 g dried lasagna sheets; 375 g fresh baby spinach; 250 g ricotta; 100 g grated Parmesan; 1 onion; 3 large cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; Salt; Freshly ground white pepper; Butter for greasing; 50 g butter; 50 g all-purpose flour; 750 ml whole milk; Pinch of nutmeg; Handful of chopped fresh basil; Salt; Freshly ground white pepper

4 SERVINGS

Under an hour

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INGREDIENTS FOR LASAGNA

500 g dried lasagna sheets
375 g fresh baby spinach
250 g ricotta
100 g grated Parmesan
1 onion
3 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper
Butter for greasing

INGREDIENTS FOR BÉCHAMEL

50 g butter
50 g all-purpose flour
750 ml whole milk
Pinch of nutmeg
Handful of chopped fresh basil
Salt
Freshly ground white pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Heat oil in a pan and sauté finely chopped onion until translucent.
2
Add crushed garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
3
Add baby spinach and let it wilt. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
4
In a bowl, mix ricotta, one egg, 1/3 of the Parmesan, and the spinach mixture. Add nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and mix.
5
Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour, and stir constantly to make a light roux.
6
Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly until a smooth, thicker béchamel forms.
7
Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Finally, stir in fresh basil.
8
Grease a baking dish with butter.
9
Spread a little béchamel on the bottom, then place a layer of lasagna sheets on top.
10
Spread some of the spinach mixture over the lasagna sheets, pour béchamel over it, and continue with another layer of lasagna sheets.
11
Repeat the process until all ingredients are used. The last layer is béchamel, which we sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
12
Bake the lasagna in an oven preheated to 180 °C for approximately 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the lasagna is soft.

Zuzana Nová

Zuzana is a mother of two, a great cook, and the author of the blog Nová kuchyně. She also prepares recipes especially for Rohlík, and therefore for you. Taste some of her delicacies.