Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna w/Romaine Salad

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 2 10-ounce packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove excess moisture
• 1 cup ricotta
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces)
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 6 regular lasagna noodles (not no-boil)
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella (6 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 small head romaine lettuce, cut into strips (about 8 cups)
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a bowl, mix together the spinach, ricotta, and ½ cup of the Parmesan. In a second bowl, mix together the marinara sauce and ½ cup water.

2.Spread ¾ cup of the marinara mixture in the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with 2 noodles (breaking to fit), ¾ cup of the remaining marinara mixture, half the spinach mixture, and ½ cup of the mozzarella; repeat. Top with the remaining noodles, marinara mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

3.Cover and cook on low until the noodles are tender, 3 ½ to 4 hours.

4.In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the lettuce, cucumber, and onion and toss to combine. Serve with the lasagna.