Florentine Lasagna

Ingredients:
8 oz (1/2 pkg) Golden Grain/Mission Lasagna
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded fresh spinach leaves
2 eggs; lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper (optional)
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
2. Cook and drain pasta according to package directions
3. In a bowl: combine ricotta, spinach, eggs, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste.
4. Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
5. Layer with 3 lasagna pieces, half the ricotta mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup sauce.
6. Repeat layers once.
7. Top with remaining lasagna, sauce and mozzarella.
8. Bake (uncovered) in oven for 35-40 minutes.

*Notes: So being as brilliant as I am, i read mozzarella for parmesan and decided to compromise with parmesan and Colby-jack. I also used Arrabbiata sauce [it’s still spaghetti sauce but it’s its own flavor. we got it at safeway]. It’s got a good kick and a little heat.