Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 qt. tomato sauce (preferably made with fresh plum tomatoes)
  • 1 1/2 lb. fresh spinach (2 c.), chopped and packed
  • 1 onion
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 lb. Ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 lb. grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese, grated coarsely
  • 1 lb. lasagna noodles (Ronzoni is best)

Method

  • Saute chopped onion and minced garlic lightly in olive oil. Combine Ricotta cheese, grated Romano or Parmesan, raw spinach (which has been washed carefully, drained and chopped coarsely), sauteed onion and garlic, beaten eggs, salt, pepper and parsley. Mix well.