Greek-Style Lasagna Recipe
Greek-Style Lasagna
Serves 4
9 lasagna noodles
8 ounces lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen, chopped spinach, squeezed dry
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, divided
1 1/2 cups reduced sodium tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
Spray a medium baking dish with vegetable cooking spray; set aside
Cook noodles according to package directions, but do not add salt
Drain
Meanwhile, spray a medium nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray
Heat over medium heat
Add beef and onion
Cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes
Place mixture on a paper towel-lined plate; drain
In a medium bowl, combine spinach, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, olives and 2 tablespoons mint
Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce in prepared dish
Top with 3 noodles
Spread some spinach mixture over noodles
Top with some beef mixture
Spoon 1/4 cup tomato sauce over beef mixture
Continue layering with remaining noodles, spinach mixture, beef mixture, and sauce
Cover with foil
Bake until filling is heated through, about 30 minutes
Sprinkle with remaining mint
Serve immediately
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