
SPINACH & ARTICHOKE LASAGNA



INGREDIENTS
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 tablespoon 100% pure olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 16 ounce package frozen chopped spinach thawed, well drained
- 1 14 ounce can small whole artichoke hearts drained, chopped
- 1 24 ounce container cottage cheese
- 1 cup fancy shredded Italian style Parmesan cheese divided
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 15 ounce jars creamy Alfredo pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté 2 minutes. Add spinach; continue sautéing until liquid is evaporated. Stir in artichoke hearts.
In large bowl, combine cottage cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese and egg; salt and pepper to taste. Evenly spread ½ cup Alfredo sauce in bottom of a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, ½ cottage cheese, ½ spinach mixture, 1/3 remaining Alfredo sauce and 1/3 mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers finishing with noodles, Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese and remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake, covered, in a preheated 375°F oven 30 minutes. Remove cover; continue baking 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.