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Olive Garden Florentine Lasagna - tubeN2 - 03-29-2005 1 pound fresh spinach 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped coarsely 1 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups ricotta cheese 1 2/3 cups Parmesan cheese, divided 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3/4 teaspoon dried basil 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 16 lasagna noodles 4 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Marinara sauce or tomato-cream sauce as desired Extra Parmesan cheese Steam spinach until tender; press out excess moisture and chop coarsely. Chop mushrooms and onions and mince garlic over medium-high heat until onions are tender; drain excess liquid and cool. Mix ricotta cheese, 2/3 cup Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, basil and oregano in large bowl. Add cooled spinach and mushroom-onion mixture and mix on low speed until just blended. Cook lasagna according to package directions; rinse under cool water and drain thoroughly. Place four lasagna strips in bottom of lightly oiled 9 x 13-inch pan, overlapping slightly. Top with 2 cups of spinach filling. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Repeat layering two more times and top with remaining four lasagna strips. Spread 1 cup of marinara or tomato-cream sauce over top and cover tightly with foil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bake, covered, for 1 hour. Remove from oven and keep warm at least 30 minutes before cutting. Top with extra Parmesan cheese. (Can be refrigerated a day in advance of baking if desired.) |