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Sweetpotato Spinach Lasagna

Sweetpotato Spinach Lasagna layers creamy sweetpotato puree with seasoned spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan between tender noodles and rich Alfredo sauce. Lightly spiced with nutmeg and Italian seasoning, this comforting, vegetable-forward lasagna is perfect for family dinners or meal-prep.

Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 226 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 med. sweetpotatoes (2 cups pureed)
  • 1 C milk divided
  • ¾ t salt divided
  • ½ t pepper divided
  • ½ t Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ t grated nutmeg
  • 1 med onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 T chives chopped
  • 1 10 oz. box frozen spinach thawed
  • 2½ C Ricotta cheese
  • 18 slices shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ C Parmesan cheese
  • 9 no-cook lasagna noodles
  • 2 eggs 2
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 15 oz. jar alfredo sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375̊
  • Add cooked and cooled sweetpotatoes, ½ t salt, ¼ t. pepper, ⅛ t. nutmeg and 1 egg to food processor. Process until smooth and set aside.
  • In a medium pan, melt butter and saute’ onion for two minutes. Add garlic, cook 1 minute
  • Drain spinach well, and add to pan along with ½ C ricotta cheese, remaining salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Spray 9X13 pan with cooking spray and spread ¼C alfredo sauce over the bottom of the pan.
  • Layer as follows: 3 noodles, ⅓ of sweetpotatoes, ½ spinach mixture, 6 slices of mozzarella, ¾ C alfredo, and ½ ricotta mixture. Repeat layer, and top with remaining ⅓ sweetpotatoes. Top with last 3 noodles, remaining slices of mozzarella, alfredo, and parmesean cheese. Pour ½C milk along the inside edge of pan.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes. Garnish with additional chives if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Spinach Lasagna
Serving Size
 
1 piece
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
92
mg
31
%
Sodium
 
482
mg
21
%
Potassium
 
184
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
649
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
335
mg
34
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 482mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 649IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 7g