Barbara's Spinach Lasagna (Wambasagna)

Source: Barbara Pistrang

Served to the visiting Skidmore Ultimate Team, the Wombats when they visited Amherst.

1 pkg. frozen spinach (or: 1 large diced eggplant diced and 1 large zucchini, diced)

1 medium onion, diced

1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese

2 eggs

2 quarts marinara sauce

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)

½ cup grated parmesan cheese + 2 T grated parmesan cheese

1 9-oz package No Boil Lasagna noodles


Preheat oven to 375. In large skillet, saute onion. Add box of frozen spinach (or eggplant and zucchini) and saute until tender. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and ½ cup parmesan cheese.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish lightly with cooking spray.


Layer lasagna like this:

¾ cup marinara sauce

4 lasagna noodles (crosswise)

half of the ricotta mixture

half of the vegetable mixture

1 cup mozzerella chese

1 cup marinara sauce

4 lasagna noodles (crosswise)

half of the ricotta mixture

remaining vegetable mixture

1-1/2 cups marinara sauce

4 lasagna noodles (crosswise)

remaining marinara sauce (4-3/4 cups)

remaining mozzarella cheese

sprinkle 2 T grated parmesan cheese


Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake and additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Makes 8 large portions.






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