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Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna

🥬 Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna – A Veggie-Packed Delight!


  • Author: therecipemingle
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8

Ingredients

✅ 2 ⅔ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
14 oz cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
✅ ¾ clove garlic, minced
✅ ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
9 oz baby spinach
✅ 1 large egg, lightly beaten
13 oz part-skim ricotta cheese
1⅓ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (divided)
⅞ cup grated Parmesan (divided)
22 oz jar low-sodium marinara sauce (divided)
5 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles
¾ medium zucchini, sliced into thin planks
✅ Fresh basil/parsley for garnish


Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 375°F and coat a 9×13” baking dish with cooking spray.
2️⃣ Cook Mushrooms: Heat 2⅔ tbsp oil in a skillet, sauté mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper until tender (6-8 min). Transfer to a bowl.
3️⃣ Wilt Spinach: Heat remaining oil, cook half the spinach until wilted, then add the rest. Press to remove excess water.
4️⃣ Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Mix egg, ricotta, 1⅓ cups mozzarella, and ⅞ cup Parmesan in a bowl.
5️⃣ Assemble: Spread ⅞ cup marinara in dish, layer 2½ noodles, half the ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, and ⅞ cup marinara. Repeat with remaining noodles and ricotta. Top with zucchini and the rest of the sauce.
6️⃣ Add Cheese & Bake: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella & Parmesan, bake 45 minutes until bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.
7️⃣ Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh basil/parsley and enjoy!

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 407 per cup
  • Fat: 18g per cup
  • Carbohydrates: 40.5g per cup
  • Fiber: 3.4g per cup
  • Protein: 22.5g per cup