Spinach Lasagna

I'd like to share a recipe with ya'll! This is a hit with the family. We usually will make this about once every few weeks and feeds a family of 5. Due to having 3 children 9 and younger, we'll usually have leftovers for lunch the next day. Give this one a try and let me know what you think!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 lb. mild Italian ground sausage
• 1 – 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree with Basil
• 1 – 6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1-2 TBS. parsley
• lasagna noodles
• 1 – 10 oz. bag of spinach leaves
• 15 oz. ricotta cheese
• 3 cups grated 3 cheese blend
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Ingredients for the Meat Sauce

Ingredients for the Cheese Layer 

Prep/Baking Directions

• Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan
• Add the chopped onions and cook over medium heat until they’re translucent then add in the garlic and cook just until fragrant
• Add the sausage and brown the meat while breaking it up into small pieces
• Add the spinach leaves and cook until the leaves wilt down
  

• Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley
• Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes
• While the sauce is simmering, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package

• In a medium bowl combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and an egg
• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Spoon some of the sauce into a 9×12 in. baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom of the dish
• Next, place a layer of 1/2 the noodles on top of the sauce
• Spoon 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top of that
• Sprinkle some cheese next
• Top the cheese with another 1/3 of the sauce
• Continue to layer until you use all of the meat sauce/cheeses
• Your last layer will have the rest of the sauce evenly on top and sprinkle with the last bit of shredded cheese
• Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling

Before Going into the Oven

The Finished Product!

I hope ya'll enjoy this yummy dish. Have any yummy lasagna recipes you use? Leave a comment or link to the recipe. I love swapping ideas and recipes! Make sure you leave credit to the author or creator of the recipe you share.