Recipes for the Soul----Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

March 1, 2002

Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta.

Servings: 7Ingredients:1 cooking spray9 uncooked lasagna noodles1 onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped1 (14.5 ounce) can vegetable broth1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry1 (28 ounce) jar tomato pasta sauce3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided1 (4 ounce) package herb and garlic feta, crumbledDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.3. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat on medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for 3 minutes, or until onion is tender-crisp. Stir in broth and rosemary; bring to a boil. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach; reduce heat, cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in pasta sauce.4. Spread 1/4 of the artichoke mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 cooked noodles. Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese over noodles. Repeat layers 2 more times, ending with artichoke mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle crumbled feta on top.5. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake 15 minutes more, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.