Spinach Lasagna

9 lasagna noodles*
1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1 jar (16 ounces) Alfredo-style pasta sauce
1 tablespoon water
½ cup Madeira wine*
Cooking oil spray
1 container (15 ounces) fat-free ricotta cheese
½ cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 package (8 ounces) sliced, fresh mushrooms
¾ cup (3 ounces) shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese

Place noodles* in 3½ quarts already-boiling unsalted water. Cook according to package directions, about 8 to 10 minutes, and then drain.

Meanwhile, unwrap spinach and place into a 2-quart or larger microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered on high, 5 minutes or until defrosted.

While spinach defrosts, pour pasta sauce into a 1-quart or larger bowl. Add about 1 tablespoon of water to the jar and shake, then pour loosened sauce into the bowl. Add Madeira and stir until well blended.

Spray 9-inch X 13-inch baking dish with cooking oil spray. Spread about 1cup sauce evenly in bottom of dish. Place 3 noodles over sauce. Set aside.

Remove spinach from microwave, pour into a colander, and set spinach dish aside. Using a large spoon, press spinach to remove excess moisture. (Spinach shouldn’t be completely dry.) Pour spinach back into same bowl used for microwaving. Add ricotta, Parmesan and egg to dish with spinach. Stir well to blend. Spread half of spinach mixture over lasagna noodles in baking dish.

Microwave mushrooms in a covered 1-quart microwave-safe dish for 2 minutes on high. Drain off any moisture. Scatter mushrooms over spinach.

Place 3 more noodles over vegetable mixture. Pour half remaining sauce over noodles. Spread remaining spinach mixture over sauce. Place 3 more noodles over spinach. (You may have noodles left over, see note*.) Pour remaining sauce evenly over noodles.*

To bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake lasagna (defrosted if frozen), uncovered, 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven, and sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted on top. Serve at once or let rest until ready to serve.

Spinach Lasagna

Approximate Values Per Serving: 356.5 calories (36% from fat), 14 g fat (6 g saturated), 64 mg cholesterol, 19 g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 550.5 mg sodium

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