The Best Spinach Lasagna Recipe

Name: The Best Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: For the Spinach:; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, finely minced (about 1/2 cup); 6 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 pounds fresh flat or curly spinach leaves, washed and dried; For the Ricotta:; 2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese (see note); 2 eggs; 4 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; For the White Sauce:; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup flour; 1 quart (4 cups) whole milk; 12 ounces grated low moisture mozzarella cheese; 12 ounces grated Comté, Gruyère, or Emmenthaler cheese; For Assembly:; 1 1/2 pounds (enough sheets to make 12 layers) fresh lasagna noodles

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

1h 40m

Total Time

This delicious spinach lasagna is made with layers of fresh ricotta, spinach, and a creamy white sauce. The spinach is sautéed with garlic and shallots, then combined with ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The white sauce is made with butter, flour, and milk. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.