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Spinach Lasagna with Walnut Pesto
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Spinach Lasagna with Walnut Pesto

20 ingredients 30 min + 1 hr 8 servings openrecipes
Spinach Lasagna with Walnut Pesto

"A simple lasagna recipe that pairs the rich taste of spinach with a delicious walnut pesto."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

652
Calories
41g
Protein
44g
Fat
20g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Mozzarella Cheese 1 oz (28g) 85
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Sauce not in our table 0
Lasagna not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • A little olive oil for the pan
  • 2 pounds fresh spinach, washed*
  • 2 pounds nonfat ricotta cheese or nonfat cottage cheese
  • Walnut Pesto (recipe follows)
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced walnuts, lightly toasted
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar low-sugar tomato sauce (or your favorite sauce)
  • 16 fresh, uncooked green (spinach) lasagna noodles or, if using dried, no-boil noodles
  • 1/2 pound low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated
  • Walnut Pesto:
  • 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup lightly toasted walnuts
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional extra-virgin olive oil (for storage)

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