Simple Microwave Lasagna

Name: Simple Microwave Lasagna
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 15-ounce container ricotta; 4 cups baby spinach, chopped (about 4 ounces); 2 cups grated mozzarella (8 ounces); 0.25 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (1½ ounces); kosher salt and black pepper; 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (2¾ cups); 6 no-boil lasagna noodles

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Lindsay Funston

Updated on August 28, 2022

Simple microwave lasagna in a glass baking dish. — Photo: Tom Schierlitz

Hands On Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Yield:

4 serves

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Ingredients

1 15-ounce container ricotta
4 cups baby spinach, chopped (about 4 ounces)
2 cups grated mozzarella (8 ounces)
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (1½ ounces)
kosher salt and black pepper
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (2¾ cups)
6 no-boil lasagna noodles

Directions

In a bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella, ¼ cup of the Parmesan, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
In the bottom of a microwave-safe 8-inch square baking dish, spread ½ cup of the sauce.
Top the sauce with 2 lasagna noodles, ½ cup of sauce, and half the ricotta mixture. Repeat.
Top with the remaining lasagna noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Cover with wax or parchment paper, then a plate. Microwave on high (power level 10) until the noodles are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

639	Calories
34g	Fat
47g	Carbs
36g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Calories 639
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	44%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 106mg	35%
Sodium 1605mg	70%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 36g
Calcium 716mg	55%
Iron 4mg	22%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.