Spinach, Artichoke, & Pesto Lasagna
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package soft tofu or (16 ounce) package silken tofu
- 1 (9 ounce) box barilla no-boil lasagna noodles
- 1 (10 ounce) jar classico traditional basil pesto
- 1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, sliced lengthwise into halves
- 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- italian seasoning
- basil
- garlic powder
- parsley
- salt
- pepper
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
- Lightly coat a 9" X 13" baking dish with cooking spray (or rub with olive oil).
- Thaw and only partially drain frozen spinach if using no-boil noodles. If using traditional boiled noodles, completely drain spinach.
- Blend ricotta and tofu in medium mixing bowl. Season to taste with Italian Seasoning, Basil, Garlic Powder, Parsley, Salt, and Pepper and then stir in the spinach.
- Spread a small amount of pesto on the bottom of the baking dish, and cover with four slightly overlapping lasagna noodles.
- Spread about 1/4 of the spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture on the noodles. Top with half the artichoke hearts and half the sliced garlic.
- Add four more noodles and spread about 1/3 of the remaining pesto on them, then repeat step 6.
- Sprinkle approximately 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella on this layer.
- Add four more noodles and spread with pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture as above.
- Add last four noodles. Spread with remaining pesto and spinach, ricotta, and tofu mixture and top with remaining shredded mozzarella.
- Cover baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 - 15 minutes uncovered, until cheese is nicely melted and very slightly browned around the edges.
- Let stand 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
ricotta cheese, silken tofu, noodles, basil pesto, quartered artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, garlic, italian seasoning, basil, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-artichoke-pesto-lasagna-183828 (may not work)