Spinach and Beef Lasagna

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 5 hr 35 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) Italian-style tomato sauce
  • 1 bag (1 lb) frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained
  • 1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
  • 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
  • 8 uncooked lasagna noodles
  • 1 bag (1 lb) frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps

  • 1
    Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine bell pepper and onion stir-fry, and ricotta cheese; mix well. Spoon 1/2 cup of the Alfredo sauce in bottom of baking dish. Arrange 4 uncooked lasagna noodles over sauce.
  • 3
    Top with half each of the ricotta mixture, spinach, beef mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, spinach and beef mixture. Spoon remaining Alfredo sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down on baking dish and seal tightly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 4
    Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 45 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

  • For added flavor, swap 1/2 lb of the ground beef for 1/2 lb Italian sausage, if desired.
  • To easily drain the spinach: Drain thawed spinach in a colander first, then squeeze it in paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
  • If you have leftover lasagna, you can freeze it in individual serving sizes. Wrap each serving in foil and freeze up to 2 months.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, swap the meat for meatless veggie crumbles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
595
Calories from Fat
315
Total Fat
35g
54%
Saturated Fat
19g
95%
Cholesterol
130mg
43%
Sodium
780mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
5g
Protein
37g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
95%
95%
Vitamin C
26%
26%
Calcium
45%
45%
Iron
22%
22%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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