#SPINACH #LASAGNA my #Caribbean favourite, #Delicious #Nutritious #Vegetarian

Directions

1. begin by putting the frozen spinach in a colander to thaw out and drain. Then make the pesta, 12 cloves Garlic, 1 cu olive oil, 1 bunch fresh basil (blend together until finely chopped) set aside. Make the green seasoning and set aside (you can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge its very versatile you can put it on everything). also crush about 10 cloves garlic (4 tablespoons) either in a mortar & pestle for food processor, DO NOT SLICE ONION OR CHOP WITH YOUR KNIFE, IT MUST BE CRUSHED OR SHREDDED!
2. Now we cook the spinach, in an Iron Pot or dutch oven, heat 1/4 cup olive oil on medium heat, add the about 2 tablespoons crushed garlic, saute fro about 3 minutes just as they begin to get some color add the drained Spinach, toss and let cook for 5 minutes turning 2 times, then add 2 tablespoons green seasoning and toss thoroughly, about 2 minutes, let cook fro 10 minutes turning about every 2 minutes to prevent burning. set aside in a bowl. at this point also have your shredded cheese ready in bowl with a tablespoons for layering later when you assemble the lasagna.
3. Pasta Sauce, now in the same pot after rinsing or another pot, heat 1/2 cup olive oil, add scotch bonnet pepper and let steep in the oil for 4 minutes, then remove them, add 2 tablespoons crushed garlic let saute for 3 minutes, then add chopped tomatoes and saute for 7 minutes tossing 2-3 times, then add your Jar (16oz) of tomato/pasta sauce, also add the cup of pesto, add 2 tablespoons Raw cane sugar and lime juice, toss thoroughly, cover and let simmer on medium/low heat for 15 minutes, turning every 3 minutes. turn off heat and set aside. ALSO boil pasta flats for about 5 minutes just to get them soft and pliable, add some olive oil to the water, remove them from the water and lay them out on a chopping board next to your baking pan or double foil pan, try to keep them individual.
4. ASSEMBLE LASAGNA in your baking pan (or 2 doubled 1/2 foil pans), add 2 potspoons of pasta sauce add your first layer of boiled pasta, (should be 3 pieces), spread 2 potspoons of the cooked spinach, then spread 2 potspoons of the pasta sauce, then spread 2 tablespoons of the cheese mix, add another layer of pasta flats and repeat (spinach, sauce, cheese, pasta), you should be able to do this 4 times/4 layers, then at the top add a layer of pasta flats, spread some sauce and top it with the remaining cheese mix. tent your pan with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (at 375 Fahrenheit), most ovens would be 40 minutes, remove the foil tent after the first 20 minutes.
5. remove baked lasagna to your counter-top/table-top and let sit for 30 minutes, then slice and serve. You may top it with shredded or sliced Parmesan. slice into 12 pieces, cut twice lengthwise and 3 times crosswise (12 pieces). You can also cut 2 times crosswise for larger pieces (9 pieces). ENJOY! So if you like this, please give this recipe a like and add it to your favorites list. and if you dont like it, write your comments on a piece of paper and put it in a bottle and throw it in the ocean :D LOL