Easy Sausage + Spinach Lasagna
This easy to make, unfussy sausage and spinach lasagna is perfect for busy weeknights. It's saucy, cheesy and full of flavors the whole family will love!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 696kcal
- 1 lb fresh lasagna noodles see notes for dried/no boil noodle instructions
- 1 lb mild italian sausage casing removed
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 3 c baby spinach
- 16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 c grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper
Preheat the oven to 400. In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat. Cook for 5-10 minutes, breaking up the larger pieces with a wooden spoon then stir in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt and crushed red pepper. Next, add the spinach into the sauce. When all the spinach has wilted turn off the heat and set aside.
In a small bowl stir together the ricotta, parmesan, egg and 1 tsp each of salt and pepper.
Brush a deep casserole dish ( I used a 12x8 oval dish but a standard 13x9 rectangular dish will work too) with enough olive oil to coat. Start with one layer of lasagna noodles, a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture, then a layer of the sausage-spinach mixture. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, sauce and grated mozzarella cheese.
Cover with greased foil; bake 30 minutes then uncover; bake until lightly browned on top and the sauce and cheese is bubbling, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Dried Lasagna Noodles:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain noodles, rinse with cold water and toss with olive oil.
No Boil/Oven Ready:
No need to precook these noodles just layer them directly into the dish.
Calories: 696kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 757IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 494mg | Iron: 2mg