Easy Spinach Lasagna

Makes a 9x13 pan

Ingredients

• 9 whole wheat lasagna noodles
• 2 10oz pkgs of frozen chopped spinach
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 c cottage cheese
• 1/2 c Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 c chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 t oregano
• 1/2 t basil
• 1 t sea salt
• 1/2 t fresh ground black pepper
• 8 oz mozzarella, grated

Directions

Put noodles on, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Defrost spinach in microwave by heating for 8 minutes, stirring once. Place defrosted spinach in colander to drain. Blend spinach and all remaining ingredients, less mozzarella, together in large bowl. When all ingredients are prepared, layer noodles, spinach mixture, and mozzarella in 9x13 in baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.

Spinach & Goat Cheese Crustless Quiche

I have developed this to be lower fat and much easier to make than traditional quiches. It does take a while to bake, but I promise it is well worth the wait!

Serves 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 T canola oil
• 1/2 c sweet onion, diced
• 4 c fresh spinach leaves
• 1/4 t sea salt
• 1/4 t fresh ground pepper
• 1/3 c skim milk
• 1/3 c half & half
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 c fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 c grated Parmesan
• 2 T sun dried tomatoes, chopped

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add spinach and saute until cooked and tender. Add salt and pepper and stir until combined. Transfer spinach mixture to a colander to drain.

Whisk together milk, half & half, and eggs. Stir in cheeses, tomatoes, and spinach mixture. Spread mixture evenly in a glass pie dish and bake for 30 or until knife blade inserted in center comes out clean.

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