Name: Spinach and ricotta lasagne
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 300 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500 gram frozen spinach, thawed; 3 cup (720g) ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 1 cup (80g) parmesan cheese, grated finely; cooking-oil spray; 750 gram bottled tomato pasta sauce (passata); 1/3 cup (90g) basil pesto; 6 dried instant lasagne sheets; 1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, grated coarsely

Spinach and ricotta lasagne

A vegie twist on the classic meal.

Serves 6

Prep

30M

Cook

4H 30M

Total

This tasty vegetarian twist on the classic favourite – lasagne – is packed with spinach and ricotta for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

500 gram frozen spinach, thawed

3 cup (720g) ricotta cheese

2 eggs

1 cup (80g) parmesan cheese, grated finely

cooking-oil spray

750 gram bottled tomato pasta sauce (passata)

1/3 cup (90g) basil pesto

6 dried instant lasagne sheets

1 cup (100g) mozzarella cheese, grated coarsely

Method

1.Squeeze excess moisture from spinach; place spinach in large bowl. Add ricotta, eggs and half the parmesan; mix well, season.

2.Spray the bowl of 4.5-litre (18-cup) slow cooker lightly with cooking oil. Combine sauce and pesto in medium bowl, season; spread ½ cup of the sauce mixture over base of cooker.

3.Place 2 lasagne sheets in cooker, breaking to fit. Spread one-third of the spinach mixture over pasta; top with one-third of the sauce, then 2 more lasagne sheets. Repeat layering, finishing with sauce.

4.Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining parmesan. Cook, covered, on low, 4 hours or until pasta is tender.

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