Steak and Spinach Lasagna Recipe

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Steak and Spinach Lasagna
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  1. Begin the meat sauce by whirring the tomatoes in the food processor to a puree of the texture you prefer; set aside.
  2. If you are using un-ground steak, trim the meat of fat and gristle and grind it (we use the food grinder attachment on our KitchenAid).
  3. In a heavy pan or pot, sauté the ground meat until browned, about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped onion, mushrooms, and garlic and sauté until the onion is transparent.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste, oregano, brown sugar, balsamic, and the tomato puree, and bring to a boil; reduce temperature, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes then uncover and let reduce until thickened, another 15 minutes, then set your meat sauce aside (can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator).
  6. Begin the cheese sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then while whisking sprinkle in the flour, salt, white pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne or Tabasco (if using); cook, whisking or stirring, for 1 minute.
  7. Raise temperature to medium-high and gradually add milk, whisking continually, until well-incorporated; bring to a light boil then reduce heat to low and cook while stirring for 1 minute.
  8. Remove sauce from heat, stir in the cheddar and Parmesan until cheeses melt; set aside (can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator - microwave cheese sauce for 2 to 3 minutes to make it easier to spread when assembling the lasagna).
  9. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; lightly oil the bottom of a 11x9-inch baking dish or lasagna pan.
  11. Begin assembling the lasagna (3 layers pasta, two layers of sauce mixtures): cover the bottom of the pan with one layer of 3 cooked lasagna noodles, then spread noodles with half of the meat sauce, then cover meat sauce with half of the cheese sauce.
  12. If using frozen and thawed spinach, press or squeeze as much liquid out of it as possible; sprinkle cheese layer with the chopped fresh basil, then spread the fresh or frozen spinach over.
  13. Top with another layer of 3 pieces cooked pasta, spread with remaining meat sauce, then remaining cheese sauce, and top with the final layer of 3 pieces cooked pasta.
  14. Combine the grated cheddar and Parmesan in a bowl, then sprinkle it over the top of the lasagna.
  15. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes and the cheeses are bubbly and golden; remove from oven, let stand for 10 minutes, and serve with salad, garlic bread, and balsamic roasted asparagus.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.38 Kcal (977 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.91g 18%
Cholesterol 51.99mg 17%
Sodium 323.91mg 13%
Potassium 594.72mg 13%
Total Carbs 13.21g 4%
Sugars 5.97g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.26g 9%
Protein 19.1g 38%
Vitamin C 15mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 294.3mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.55 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.77g 18%
Cholesterol 20.84mg 17%
Sodium 129.84mg 13%
Potassium 238.4mg 13%
Total Carbs 5.29g 4%
Sugars 2.39g 24%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g 9%
Protein 7.66g 38%
Vitamin C 6mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.9mg 13%
Calcium 118mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.2
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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