Spinach lasagna

Spinach lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for lasagna dates back to the 13th century, but it is thought that the dish may have originated even earlier. Lasagna is traditionally made with layers of pasta, meat, cheese, and sauce, but the addition of spinach is a relatively recent innovation.

The earliest known recipe for spinach lasagna comes from the Italian cookbook, Liber de Coquina, which was written in the 13th century. This recipe calls for layering cooked spinach, cheese, and fresh dough sheets. The dish was then baked in an oven.

It is believed that spinach lasagna may have originated even earlier than the 13th century. One theory is that the dish was created by the Romans, who were known to cook with spinach. Another theory is that the dish originated in China, where spinach was first cultivated.

Advice

When making spinach lasagna, be sure to use plenty of spinach and cheese to get a nice, creamy texture. Precook the spinach so that it is soft and flavorful. Use a combination of ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese to get a cheesy, creamy taste. Layer the noodles, spinach, and cheese together in a baking dish, and bake for about 35 minutes. Finally, top with a layer of Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor. Enjoy your spinach lasagna!

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Recipes

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White Pesto Spinach Lasagna

  • parmesan cheese
  • oregano
  • lasagna noodle
  • basil pesto
  • mushroom
  • all purpose flour
  • emmi raclette
  • vegetable broth
  • milk
  • ricotta cheese
  • olive oil
  • spinach
  • garlic
  • butter
  • salt
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Spinach Lasagna With Fennel Sausage

  • TOMATO SAUCE
  • basil
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • butter
  • FILLING
  • salt
  • fennel seed
  • lemon zest
  • italian sausage
  • ricotta cheese
  • spinach
  • parmesan cheese
  • BÉCHAMEL
  • bay leaf
  • all purpose flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • nutmeg
  • butter
  • milk
  • PASTA
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • spinach
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Chicken Spinach Lasagna

  • parmesan cheese
  • pecan
  • cornstarch
  • soy sauce
  • onion
  • mushroom soup
  • spinach
  • mushroom
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • black pepper
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken breast
  • lasagna noodle
  • sour cream
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Cheesy Spinach Lasagna

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  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • milk
  • spinach
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • butter
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mascarpone cheese
  • fontina cheese
  • Pasta
  • lasagna noodle
  • egg
  • ‘ pasta flour
  • semola rimacinata
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The Cheesiest Spinach Lasagna

  • black pepper
  • mozzarella cheese
  • spinach
  • ricotta cheese
  • salt
  • provolone cheese
  • cheese cheese
  • cottage cheese
  • lasagna noodle
  • egg
  • pasta sauce
  • basil
  • parmesan cheese
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Chicken and Spinach Lasagna

  • white wine
  • olive oil
  • marjoram
  • nutmeg
  • parsley
  • rosemary
  • salt
  • thyme
  • carrot
  • onion
  • celery
  • spinach
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • milk
  • chicken thigh
  • castelmagno cheese
  • pcs egg lasagna sheet
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The Best Spinach Lasagna Recipe

  • Spinach
  • salt
  • shallot
  • flat
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • Ricotta
  • nutmeg
  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • parmesan cheese
  • White Sauce
  • milk
  • comté
  • mozzarella cheese
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • For Assembly
  • lasagna noodle
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Veal and Spinach Lasagna

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  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • milk
  • mozzarella cheese
  • tomato
  • onion
  • veal
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • butter
  • egg
  • spinach
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Easy Spinach Lasagna

  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • lemon zest
  • ricotta cheese
  • egg
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • spinach
  • mozzarella cheese
  • tomato sauce
  • lasagna noodle

Ingredient Breakdown

 
parmesan cheese
spinach
salt
lasagna noodle
ricotta cheese
egg
mozzarella cheese
butter
olive oil
milk
all purpose flour
onion
garlic
nutmeg
black pepper
mushroom
pasta sauce
basil
tomato
rosemary
oregano
garlic powder
lemon zest
cottage cheese
pepper
butternut squash
basil pesto
emmi raclette
vegetable broth
fennel seed
bay leaf
italian sausage
cayenne pepper
pecan
cornstarch
soy sauce
mushroom soup
mayonnaise
cheddar cheese
chicken breast
sour cream
mascarpone cheese
‘ pasta flour
semola rimacinata
fontina cheese
provolone cheese
cheese cheese
condensed
white wine
marjoram
parsley
thyme
carrot
celery
chicken thigh
castelmagno cheese
pcs egg lasagna sheet
broccoli
tomato paste
zucchini
italian seasoning
shallot
comté
flat
egg white
red pepper
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veal
bacon
tomato sauce

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • ricotta cheese
  • spinach

Staple Ingredients

  • lasagna noodle 63%
  • parmesan cheese 63%
  • ricotta cheese 63%
  • salt 63%

Common Ingredients

  • spinach 56%
  • egg 50%

Usual Ingredients

  • milk 44%
  • mozzarella cheese 44%
  • all purpose flour 38%
  • butter 38%
  • olive oil 38%

Rarey Ingredients

  • garlic 31%
  • nutmeg 31%
  • onion 31%