Spinach and Cheese White Lasagna -

Spinach and Cheese White Lasagna

Dinner

A nutritious lasagna with whole-wheat noodles, a spinach and ricotta filling and caramelized onions.

About 1 hr, 10 minutes

About 30 minutes

1Fill a large pot with 2 quarts cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add noodles and cook 2 minutes less than cooking time on package. Drain, place back in pot, cover with cold water and set aside.

2Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 Tbsp. oil. When hot, add onions and cook 25 minutes, stirring often. Stir in mushrooms and cook 3 minutes.

3Add wine and 1 tsp. salt, cook another 2-3 minutes. Add pepper, set aside off heat. Meanwhile, process spinach, ricotta, basil and 1/2 tsp. salt in a food processor until smooth, set aside.

4Place a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp. oil. When hot, add flour and stir 30 seconds.
5While whisking, add milk and 1/2 tsp. salt, continue to whisk until boiling and thick. Stir in Gorgonzola, set aside.
6Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 in. baking pan with cooking spray. Drain noodles.
7Layer 1/2 cup white sauce, noodles, half of spinach filling and 1/3 onion mixture. Repeat with noodles, spinach, onion, white sauce and another layer of noodles.

8Top with rest of onions, white sauce, walnuts and basil. Bake 30 minutes, let cool 5 minutes and serve.

Serving Size: 1/9 of lasagna

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.