# Creamy Tomato-Free Lasagnas This Sautéed Spinach Lasagna is Made Without Tomato Sauce By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinach-lasagna References: [host.madison](http://host.madison.com/wsj/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/lasagna-is-perfect-dish-to-feed-a-crowd/article_acfb0f32-ff89-59d2-bdea-386614b85412.html) Tomato sauce is the key ingredient in virtually every lasagna recipe, but this Sautéed Spinach Lasagna takes things in a much creamier direction to update the classic dish in an unexpected way. The lasagna starts with sautéed spinach that is folded into [ricotta cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta) and a simple béchamel sauce before being layered between the noodles. After the layering has finished, the lasagna is baked and then allowed to sit for a while (ten-minutes or longer) before being served. The Sautéed Spinach Lasagna is far richer than [traditional lasagna recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-heritage-month) and is ideal for serving to guests as a more indulgent yet less messy dish option. This is thanks to the dense ingredients that have less water content than tomatoes and will subsequently stay together more firmly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Creamy Lasagna:** The trend towards creamy lasagnas as opposed to traditional tomato-based recipes provides an opportunity for innovation in alternative ingredients and flavors. - **Vegetarian Lasagna:** The increase in vegetarian diets highlights a trend towards meatless lasagnas, providing an opportunity for the development of hearty vegetable and cheese-based recipes. - **Layered Casseroles:** The trend towards layered casseroles can create opportunities for new takes on classic dishes, with the potential for innovative layering techniques and flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food:** The food industry has the opportunity to create new and unique lasagna recipes that cater to changing tastes and dietary preferences. - **Dining:** The dining industry can capitalize on the trend towards indulgent, flavorful dishes that are ideal for dinner parties and gatherings. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can offer unique and memorable dining experiences by incorporating creamy, flavorful lasagnas into their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Lasagna Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasagna-soups.md) - [Premium Plant-Based Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-lasagna.md) - [Meatless Bolognese Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-bolognese.md) - [Nightshade-Free Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightshadefree-sauces.md) - [Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butternut-squash-italian-lasagna.md) - [Wholesome Vegan Lasagnas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-lasagnas.md) - [Pea-Based Lasagna Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenb-lasagna.md) - [Mushroom Cream Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-sauce.md) - [Creamy Parmesan Pizza Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donatos-pizza-creamy-parm-sauce.md)