Lunch: Spinach-Basil Lasagna Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach-Basil Lasagna Recipe

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
3 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients.
Spread 1/2 cup pasta sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three lasagna noodles, 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 2/3 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked lasagna. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 °. Bake lasagna as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165 °.

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