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Barilla Lasagne Pasta with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach

Barilla Lasagne Pasta with Ricotta Cheese and Spinach

Creamy spinach baked with béchamel sauce, ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

55 minutes total

The best kind of cheesy, this premium Barilla Lasagne pasta is an absolute treat you won’t want to miss. It has layers of ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and is jam-packed with greens to ensure a creamy, yummy, and oh-so-hearty dish everyone can fall in love with. A fair warning, though: grab a napkin because you can expect sauce and cheese on your chin as you dig in!

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Ingredients

Serves 9

1 box Barilla Lasagne pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 10-oz packages frozen spinach, thawed
1 15-oz container ricotta cheese
3 cups milk, gently warmed
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated and divided
To taste salt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Step 2

In a large skillet, sweat the onion in olive oil over moderate heat for 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add spinach and season with salt and pepper; sauté for 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool down.

Step 4

For ricotta mixture: Combine ricotta, spinach, and 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Prepare béchamel sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and add flour, cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 6

Add warm milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk well so there are no clumps, season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

When the sauce comes up to a simmer, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 8

To assemble, pan spray a 13x9 inch baking dish.

Step 9

On the first layer, spread 1/2 cup béchamel sauce.

Step 10

Top with 4 Barilla Lasagne pasta sheets, 1 cup ricotta mixture and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Step 11

Continue the same procedure for 3 more layers.

Step 12

For the top layer, spread remaining béchamel and ricotta mixture, sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Step 13

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly on top. Before slicing the lasagne, let it rest for 5 minutes.

Classic Blue Box

Classic Blue Box

Oven-Ready Lasagne

Unlike the thicker wavy pasta sheets commonly used in North America, Oven-Ready Lasagne pasta sheets are rolled flat like homemade. It’s lasagna the authentic Italian way! These thin flat pasta sheets require no boiling, meaning they are ready to be layered and baked, saving time and effort. Since one box makes approximately 12 servings of lasagna, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s perfect for sharing with loved ones when hosting or making part of your meal prep routine.

  • Shape Oven-Ready Lasagne
  • Cook time 30 mins
  • Pack size 255 g
  • Range Classic Blue Box
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