Ground Sausage and Spinach Lasagna Recipe

How To Make Ground Sausage and Spinach Lasagna

A hearty and flavorful lasagna made with ground sausage and spinach.

Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  3. In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the onion is tender.

  4. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Stir in the spinach and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.

  6. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.

  7. To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with 4 lasagna noodles, the ricotta cheese mixture, and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.

  8. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top.

  9. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 787kcal
  • Total Fat : 44g
  • Saturated Fat : 18g
  • Cholesterol : 127mg
  • Sodium : 2068mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 52g
  • Dietary Fiber : 4g
  • Sugar : 9g
  • Protein : 42g
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