Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly coat a 9"x13" baking pan with cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and lay noodles flat on a sheet of parchment or a lightly oiled tray to prevent sticking.
- While the noodles cook, melt the 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the 24 ounces fresh spinach leaves to the skillet in batches, tossing each batch until just wilted. Remove the wilted spinach to a large bowl and repeat until all spinach is cooked. Do not add additional salt or pepper while cooking.
- Let the cooked spinach cool slightly, then press or squeeze out as much excess water as possible (use your hands, a clean kitchen towel, or cheesecloth). Coarsely chop the drained spinach and return it to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, lightly beat the 2 room-temperature eggs. Add the beaten eggs to the chopped spinach.
- Add to the spinach-and-egg mixture: 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 4 cloves minced garlic, 14 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined to form the cheese mixture.
- Spread a thin layer (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup) of the 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared 9"x13" pan.
- Assemble the lasagna: place a single layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce, spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles, then spoon 1/3 of the remaining marinara sauce over the cheese mixture. Repeat this sequence two more times (noodles → 1/3 cheese mixture → 1/3 sauce), ending with the final portion of marinara sauce on top.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle the top with the remaining 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and return the lasagna to the oven. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Remove the lasagna from the oven and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and the reserved 2 tablespoons chopped basil.
- Let the lasagna stand for 10–15 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.
