Description
A delicious and healthy twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of sweet potatoes, ricotta cheese, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced thinly
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer sweet potato slices over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta mixture and spinach.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of sweet potatoes and marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute ricotta with a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Layered Sweet Potato Lasagna, Healthy Lasagna, Vegetarian Lasagna, Sweet Potato Recipes