Dive into layers of indulgent flavour with this Italian Sausage Lasagna featuring spinach and creamy ricotta cheese. Savoury Italian sausage, tender spinach, and velvety ricotta filling are layered between pasta sheets and a rich tomato sauce, then topped with gooey melted cheese. Perfectly balanced and bursting with classic Italian flavours, this lasagna is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish for family dinners or special gatherings. Each bite is a delicious blend of hearty, cheesy, and savoury goodness!
Italian Sausage Lasagna
Description
This Italian Sausage Lasagna with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese is a mouthwatering twist on a classic favourite. Layers of savoury Italian sausage, tender spinach, and creamy ricotta combine with rich tomato sauce and perfectly baked cheese for the ultimate comfort food. Easy to prepare and ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this lasagna is a guaranteed hit everyone will love!
Ingredients
Instructions
Chop red pepper, onion, and garlic and fry in butter until slightly cooked. Transfer to a side plate.
Brown and drain the Italian sausage; add the fried pepper, onion, and garlic back in, add vodka sauce, and mix.
Time saver: make the day before and put in the fridge overnight so the flavours blend.
Remove stems and wash spinach, cook in frying pan with some olive oil until soft. Then remove and cool.
Chop cooked spinach and mix in a small bowl with ricotta cheese.
Start with the sausage mixture, then lasagna noodles, followed by the spinach and ricotta mixture; repeat alternate layers and top with shredded cheddar cheese and a light top layer of shredded Havarti.
Bake for 45-50 minutes at 325 F
Servings: 12 ServingCalories:384.94kcalTotal Fat:18.25gSaturated Fat: 9.85gTrans Fat: 0.14gCholesterol:59.58mgSodium:339.92mgPotassium:416.65mgTotal Carbohydrate:35.38gDietary Fiber: 2.22gSugars: 2.37gProtein:17.96gVitamin A: 309.66IUVitamin C: 21.58mgCalcium: 361.23mgIron: 1.59mgVitamin D: 0.28IUVitamin E: 1.05IUVitamin K: 138.67mcgThiamin: 0.08mgRiboflavin: 0.37mgNiacin: 1.58mgVitamin B6: 0.21mgFolate: 78.89mcgVitamin B12: 0.81mcgPhosphorus: 317.95mgMagnesium: 63.49mgZinc: 2.33mg