Three-Cheese and Spinach Lasagna
- Preparation 40 min
- Cooking 35 min
- Servings 6 to 8
- Freezing Absolutely
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The Ultimate Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna: Layers of Comfort and Flavor
If you’ve been craving a cozy classic that feeds a crowd and makes incredible leftovers, it’s time to master this homemade lasagna. With tender pasta sheets, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach, this is more than just a meat lasagna recipe—it’s comfort food at its finest.
This lasagna with ricotta cheese recipe is inspired by the best of Italian home cooking, but with a little twist: we layer in cottage cheese for extra creaminess and use baby spinach for a fresh pop of green that balances the richness. Wondering how to make lasagna from scratch? Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through every step.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect lasagna and spinach recipe for a Sunday dinner or simply wondering how many layers in a lasagna make the perfect bite (hint: at least three!), this recipe has you covered. The result is a bubbling, golden-brown masterpiece with gooey cheese pulls and bold flavor in every forkful.
Oh, and if you’re asking yourself how long to cook lasagna in the oven, the answer is simple: about 45 minutes of bake time, with a little rest before slicing to help those gorgeous layers hold together. Whether you’re feeding picky eaters, veggie lovers, or meat fans, this lasagna recipe is the kind of dish everyone gets excited about.
Ready to layer up some love? Let’s do this.
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🍝 How to make lasagna that doesn’t fall apart when sliced?
The secret to a well-structured traditional lasagna recipe is to thoroughly drain moist ingredients like cottage cheese and ricotta, use a hot, thick meat sauce, and most importantly—let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes before slicing. It makes all the difference!
🧀 Add bold flavor with a cheese blend
In this original lasagna recipe, we combine the creaminess of ricotta with the punch of sharp cheddar and the richness of parmesan. The result? A cheesy, melty, and flavorful lasagna in every single layer.
🌿 Looking for an easy and quick vegetable lasagna recipe?
Chopped baby spinach is mixed right into the cheese mixture! It adds fiber, vibrant color, and a healthy twist that even skeptics will enjoy—perfect for a spinach lasagna everyone will love.
🍅 Use a great homemade meat sauce
Whether you’re making a lasagna bolognese recipe or a simpler version, make sure your sauce is well-seasoned, hot, and thick. It brings all the richness and depth this lasagna recipe needs.
🥶 Make it ahead and freeze it
This easy lasagna recipe is perfect for prepping the night before and freezes beautifully. Ideal for busy weeknights or for impressing friends without stress.
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Three-Cheese and Spinach Lasagna
- 13 uncooked lasagnas pasta (1 extra just in case)
- About 4-5 cup homemade spaghetti sauce with meat, hot
- 454g light ricotta cheese
- 500g 1% cottage cheese
- 3 compact cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopps
- 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan, finely grated
- Salt and ground pepper
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Preparation
- Preheat the oven at 400°F.
- In a big pan filled with boiling salted water, cook the lasagnas al dente following instructions on the box. Pour in a strainer, rince with cold water to stop the cooking then drain well. Set aside.
- In a big bowl, add the ricotta, cottage, spinach and garlic then season with salt and pepper. Mix well then reserve in fridge.
- In a big baking dish (Pyrex style) size 9″x13″; pour about 2 laddles spaghetti sauce then spread. Add a row of lasagna then 2 laddles of sauce on top. Add another row of lasagna then top with the ricotta mix.
- Add another row of lasagna, 2 laddles of sauce then another row of lasagna. Top with sauce, mozzarella and cheddar then finish with the parmesan!
- Place in the oven then cook for 20 minutes. Crank to broil and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cheese is golden!
A traditional lasagna recipe usually focuses on classic Bolognese sauce, homemade pasta (if you’ve got the time), and a creamy béchamel. This original lasagna recipe goes all-in on comfort food: ricotta + cottage cheese + cheddar + mozzarella + homemade spaghetti sauce. It’s lasagna reimagined, the “more is more” version.
Spinach is already in there, but you can easily bump it up with grated zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, or roasted bell peppers layered throughout. Tasty, colorful, and it flies under the radar—even with picky eaters. A total win for your lasagna with spinach goals.
Totally. Feel free to swap sharp cheddar for gouda, replace ricotta with mascarpone, or toss in a bit of provolone. The key to this easy lasagna recipe is creaminess and that irresistible cheesy topping—because a cheese-free lasagna is just plain wrong.
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