Lasagna Thermos Lunch
Check out this easy recipe and tips on how to pack a lasagna thermos lunch, so the pasta and sauce stay hot for hours!
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Ingredients
- 8 lasagna noodles
- 3 ounces baby spinach, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a small saucepot, over medium-low heat, warm the marinara.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano or Italian seasoning. Stir to combine and warm in the microwave for about 1 minute or until the cheese softens and spinach is slightly wilted.
To Pack in a Thermos:
- Preheat the thermos container with boiling water. This step is optional, but it helps.
- About 5 minutes later, drain the water from the thermos.
- To assemble, ladle ¼ cup marinara into a thermos, top with a lasagna noodle, then with the spinach and ricotta mixture. Top with another noodle, more sauce, Mozzarella cheese, and additional Parmesan cheese.
- Close the thermos container and pack it into a lunch bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 lunch | Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2687IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 504mg | Iron: 3mg
