Lasagna Pancakes

I know what you’re thinking.

What in the world? Has this girl bumped her head?

Please, allow me to explain…

Remember last night’s dinner inspiration ala whole foods sampling man?

Well, even though he is probably old enough to be my grandfather, I’ve decided that we’re going to marry and have little half-Italian babies together.

Or I guess I could take the easier (and more sensible) route and just buy more of this pasta sauce!

Dinner REALLY hit the spot last night…

So much so that, when I woke up this morning, it was all I could think about.

Hmm, so how exactly do you incorporate a pasta sauce into a Pancake Sunday celebration?

Lasagna, meet your pancake cousin!

Spinach Lasagna Pancakes: (serves 1)

  • 1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon each salt & pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated (or finely minced) onion
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 handful of spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ~ 1/8 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (I processed mine in my Magic Bullet to make it creamy)
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce

1. Preheat a non-stick skillet to medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
2. Combine flour and spices in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Whisk together egg and onion and set aside.
4. Combine spinach, basil, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of water in a blender 0r Magic       Bullet and process until thin.
5. Add spinach “juice” to egg and onion mixture and stir to combine.
6. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, adding just enough water to thin batter as needed (I used about 1/8 cup).

This is the consistency you’re going for
(not too thin or you’ll flatten your cakes)

7. Ladle batter into skillet (I made 2 medium-sized cakes) and allow to cook approximately 3-5 minutes per side.
8. Top/layer cakes with cottage cheese (or ricotta) and prepared marinara.

So colorful.

So delicious.

So gone.

So going to be my dinner tonight! 😉

What’s your favorite Italian dish?
I’m a total sucker for manicotti…or really anything with a super creamy cheesy sauce/filling!

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28 Responses to Lasagna Pancakes

  1. Ragnhild says:

    Oh my!! Im so impressed! The colour on those pancakes are amazing! :O
    I love italian pasta dishes, pesto, rissotto, and I miss everything cheeeeeese!

  2. Robyn :) says:

    Wow, that is really amazing!

    My favorite Italian dish is Ravioli. And cannoli’s from Mike’s Pastries in Boston.

  3. Great idea 🙂 I need to try this!

  4. Lasagna = swoon!!!!
    Yeah i love the photos but unless someone made me that pancake and told me to eat it, might not happen 🙂
    Your first photo inspired me to use shrimp sauce in a pasta dinner though – shrimp and red sauce in same place = donnas imaginination running all crazy, i love that stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • kissmybroccoli says:

      I LOVE it when a blogger recipe gets my wheels turning!

      C’mon over, I’ll make you some spinach pancakes! 😉

  5. bahaha you’re CRAZY! I love it though! I would probably devour the pancakes just as is – they sound awesome =)

  6. Brittfit says:

    SO CLEVER!!!! haha love it

  7. I love savory waffles and pancakes! Pizza waffles are my favorite! Your pancakes looks amazing! Definitely on my list to try!

  8. Oh these are so bookmarked. This has got to be one of the most creative pancake recipes that I’ve ever seen… I’m in awe. I’m not even that big on Italian food, but I do love anything with pasta sauce and lots of cheese 😀

  9. That’s such a creative way to eat pancakes! It looks delicious. 😀

    My favourite Italian dish is homemade spinach and ricotta ravioli. It’s SO droolworthy!

  10. Priyanka says:

    I am always intrigued by your food ideas and your pictures. This one had both 🙂

  11. again-o.m.g. You are a genius!! i am sooo doing this!

  12. julie says:

    whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat this recipe is insane!!! thanks for sharing girl i’m totally bookmarking this 🙂

  13. You’re such a nerd– but that’s why I love you and am SO attracted to your blog 🙂 What a weird pancake recipe, but then again I come up with some pretty WEIRD food combos as well. This recipe is so weird that I think i’m going to give it a shot and I think i’ll like it 🙂
    Mmmm, if only I wasn’t leaving in one day…

  14. Kelsey says:

    pure genius! I LOVE this idea! AND I love the way your mind works 🙂

  15. leave it to you to make pancake lasagna!! ha ha!! I bet my husband would love this!! (His favorite italian dish is lasagna)

    My favorite italian dish is alfredo, but I rarely eat it since it has a gazillian calories. I often make a ‘lightened’ up version at home with laughing cow cheese, milk, and garlic!

  16. janetha says:

    WOW. This is the raddest idea ever! I love it. Seriously, I am in awe over here!

  17. I usually prefer sweets for breakfast, but these look SOO amazing! I’d totally eat this! – breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Can’t wait to try it 🙂

  18. Jenna @ FitGirlsMartini says:

    I am so impressed..and now so hungry! Those looks amazing! I will def be making those in the near future.

  19. I’m pretty sure I say this to all of your recipes, but you are seriously a GENIUS! I am so making these as soon as possible. LOVE it! I love Italian food, although I’m not a huge fan of pasta. Anything smothered in cheese is fine with me 🙂

  20. Katie says:

    Wow! This is one kick ass recipe! U are so creative, I love it! I think I would love this!!

  21. Megan says:

    Wholy moley this is really look amazing. Bookmarked 😀

  22. Say whaaaaat!!? I think I’m in love. With you. And with your pancakes. <3

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