Spinach Lasagna Bechamel Recipe

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Spinach Lasagna Bechamel
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Directions:

  1. Sauce: Heat the milk until very warm but do not bring to a boil.
  2. In another pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  3. Do not let the butter brown.
  4. Whisk in flour and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Gradually add the hot milk.
  6. Continue to whisk until the sauce is thickened.
  7. Add the freshly grated nutmeg if using.
  8. Sauté the garlic and onions in the butter or oil until the onions are translucent.
  9. Stir in the spinach and 1/2 cup of the parsley.
  10. Add a little water if the spinach is dry.
  11. Cook until the spinach wilts then remove it from the heat; set aside.
  12. Mix the remaining parsley, ricotta, eggs and 2/3 of the parmesan cheese together.
  13. You may cook the lasagna until al dente or don't cook them at all.
  14. Moosewood does not cook theirs, they just layer the raw noodles in the pan.
  15. Oil a large casserole or lasagna pan.
  16. Layer the ingredients as follows: 1 1/2 to 2 cups of sauce, 1/3 of the noodles, 1/2 of the spinach, all the mozzarella, 1 1/2 to 2 cups sauce, 1/3 of the noodles, all the ricotta mixture left, all of the spinach left, 1 1/2 to 2 cups of the sauce,the remaining noodles, the rest of the sauce, sprinkling the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
  17. Cover the casserole and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
  18. Uncover the casserole and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  19. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 693.66 Kcal (2904 kJ)
Calories from fat 413.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.89g 71%
Cholesterol 162.15mg 54%
Sodium 843.62mg 35%
Potassium 1177.6mg 25%
Total Carbs 34.35g 11%
Sugars 11.5g 46%
Dietary Fiber 4.37g 17%
Protein 37.9g 76%
Vitamin C 42.4mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 1042.1mg 104%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.67 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.84g 71%
Cholesterol 31.25mg 54%
Sodium 162.57mg 35%
Potassium 226.93mg 25%
Total Carbs 6.62g 11%
Sugars 2.22g 46%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 17%
Protein 7.3g 76%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 71%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1mg 28%
Calcium 200.8mg 104%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.9
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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