Creamy Spinach and Broccoli Lasagna

By charlotteh371

Spinach and broccoli stud alternating layers of creamy garlic sauce and a three-cheese spread for a family dinner that will satisfy cravings while sneaking in the vitamins.

Ingredients

• 1 1
• tablespoon(s) olive oil
• 1 1
• small onion, finely chopped
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 2 2
• clove(s) garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1
• package(s) (10-ounce) frozen leaf spinach
• 1 1
• package(s) (10-ounce) frozen broccoli florets
• 1 1
• container(s) (15-ounce) part-skim ricotta
• 6 6
• ounce(s) (about 1 1/2 cups) part-skim mozzarella, grated
• 1/2 1/2
• cup(s) grated Romano cheese
• 1 1
• cup(s) whole milk
• 4 4
• ounce(s) cream cheese, cut into pieces
• 1 1
• pinch(s) freshly grated or ground nutmeg
• 8 8
• no-boil lasagna noodles

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion, ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

While the onion is cooking, thaw the spinach and broccoli according to package directions. Squeeze the spinach of excess moisture and pat the broccoli dry. Roughly chop both and place in a large bowl. Mix in the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Romano.

Add the milk to the onions and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, then whisk in the cream cheese, nutmeg, and remaining ¼ cup Romano. Gently simmer (do not boil), stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Spread ½ cup of the sauce on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Top with 2½ noodles (breaking as necessary to fit). Spread a third (about ⅓ cup) of the remaining sauce over the top. Dollop with a third (about 1⅓ cups) of the ricotta mixture. Repeat twice.

Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup mozzarella, cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until the noodles are tender (a sharp knife should go through with no resistance) and the top is golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes more. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.