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Receta Spinach Lasagna – A Great Vegetarian Alternative for #Waunstrong Wednesday
Ingredientes
- 30 ounces frozen chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- 6 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 24 ounces (3 cups) whole milk or part skim ricotta cheese
- 3 ounces (1 ½ cups) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 12 ounces (3 cups) whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
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