Southern Living Spinach Lasagna Food

GARLIC WHITE LASAGNA

Steps:

• remove and discard sausage casings.
• brown in skillet till crumbled.
• drain sausage, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings.
• cook onion and garlic in drippings till tender.
• stir in sausage, red peppers and wine.
• bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook about 5 minutes to let most of the liquid evaporate.
• meanwhile,cook spinach according to package;drain and squeeze out excess liquid with paper towels.
• combine spinach,ricotta,salt,pepper,and egg.
• stir well.
• spread 1 cup alfredo sauce in bottom of 13x9 baking pan.
• top with 4 lasagna noodles.
• top with half of spinach/cheese mixand half of sausage mix.
• place 4 slices mozzarella on top and repeat layers.
• top with remaining 4 lasagna nooddles and mozzarella slices.
• spread remaining alfredo sauce over cheese and noodles;sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• cover and bake at 350 degreesfor 1 hour.
• uncover during last 15 minutes to brown.
• let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• (note:can be made ahead----prepare and cover overnight in fridge. let stand at room temp for 30 minutes before baking.).

SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Add the beans to a mixing bowl; mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth.
• Add in the pasta sauce, cumin, and garlic; stir to combine.
• In another mixing bowl, add the ricotta, spinach, eggs, and cilantro; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste; stir until just combined; Spread 1/3 of the bean mixture over the bottom of a 13x9 inch casserole dish (glass or ceramic).
• Lay 3 of the lasagna noodles side by side over the bean mixture.
• Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles.
• Sprinkle 1 cup cheese over the spinach.
• Lay 3 lasagna noodles over the cheese.
• Spread half of the remaining bean mixture over the noodles.
• Lay the last 3 lasagna noodles over the bean mixture.
• Spread the remaining bean mixture over the noodles.
• Cover the dish with foil and bake in a 375° oven for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling.
• Take dish from oven and remove foil.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, replace foil cover and let set for 10 minutes.
• Serve.

HEAVENLY CHICKEN LASAGNA

Steps:

• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in soup and next 5 ingredients. Reserve 1 cup sauce.
• Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels.
• Stir together spinach, cottage cheese, and next 3 ingredients.
• Place 3 lasagna noodles in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Layer with half each of sauce, spinach mixture, and chicken. Sprinkle with 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat procedure. Top with remaining 3 noodles and reserved 1 cup sauce. Cover and chill up to 1 day ahead.
• Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese, and bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.