Green Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 70 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 35 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 889 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6-8 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
1 pound spinach lasagna noodles
1 teaspoon salt
2 pound spinach fresh, stemmed and washed
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg grated
1 pound mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 1/2 pound ricotta cheese
4 cup tomato sauce
4 each egg yolks

Directions

Cook lasagna noodles and drain.

Cool under cold running water; drain again and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large saucepan, cook spinach over medium-high heat, stirring frequently until leaves are limp 2-3 minutes.

Drain spinach in a colander and press excess water out with the back of a wooden spoon.

When cool enough to handle, squeeze dry.

Turn spinach out onto a cutting surface and chop fine.

In a large bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, egg yolks, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Mix with a wooden spoon until well blended.

In a greased 13x9 inch baking dish, alternately layer spinach pasta with spinach - ricotta mixture and mozzarella, making a total four layers.

Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.

Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer, or until tomato sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 794g
Amount per Serving
Calories 889 53% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 52.0g80%
 Saturated Fat 32.0g162%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 192mg64%
Sodium 2215mg92%
Total Carbohydrate 36.0g12%
 Dietary Fiber 9.0g35%
 Sugars 13.0g
Protein 71.0g142%
Vitamin A 472%  Vitamin C 160%
Calcium 192%  Iron 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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