"This recipe can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for a day before baking. Because of the fresh tomatoes and spinach, this dish tastes best out of the oven. Leftovers still taste great, but is superb the first day...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 whole wheat lasagna noodles, uncooked
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4 cups shredded, fresh mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup shredded, fresh Parmesan cheese plus more during assembly and garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
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Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, more or less to taste
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3-4 medium Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
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Fresh spinach leaves, about 1 cup
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1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish
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3 cups marinara sauce, use homemade or your favorite fresh jarred variety. You can use more if you like your lasagna very saucy. The amount listed here is a guide.