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Beef and Spinach Lasagna

Savory Beef and Spinach Lasagna That's Easy to Make at Home

This Beef and Spinach Lasagna is a comforting, no-boil recipe loaded with layers of savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lasagna
  • 12 pieces Uncooked Lasagna Pieces No need for oven-ready pasta.
  • 8 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
  • 32 oz Ricotta Cheese Galbani recommended.
  • 12 oz Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat options work too.
  • 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
For the Meat Sauce
  • 2 lbs Ground Beef Can swap with turkey or chicken.
  • 56 oz Canned Tomato Sauce/Puree Homemade preferred.
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots work for a milder taste.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 0.33 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.
For Flavoring
  • 0.125 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped Dried can be used as substitute.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • large saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna
  2. Make Meat Sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté onion and garlic. Add ground beef, brown for about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper, simmer for 1 hour.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna
  3. Assemble Lasagna: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread meat sauce on the bottom of the dish, layer lasagna pieces, ricotta mixture, spinach, and meat sauce alternately.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna
  4. Repeat Layers: Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with meat sauce on top.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna
  5. Bake the Lasagna: Cover with foil and bake for 75 minutes. Remove foil, let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm with optional sides.
    Beef and Spinach Lasagna

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This lasagna is great for leftovers and can be made ahead. Reheat as needed and enjoy!

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