Deadly Delicious Lasagna

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Deadly Delicious Lasagna recipe for a hearty family meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

563

Sugar

Fat

38g

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has become popular all over the world. It consists of layers of lasagna noodles, cheese, and tomato sauce, with various meats and vegetables added depending on the recipe. This particular recipe for Deadly Delicious Lasagna uses spinach, pork sausage, and three types of cheese to create a rich and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hearty family meal. The preparation can take a bit of time, but the end result is well worth it.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.	Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
3.	In a large skillet over medium heat, cook pork sausage until brown. Drain excess fat.
4.	In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 jars of spaghetti sauce, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
5.	In a blender or food processor, puree the remaining jar of spaghetti sauce with the spinach until smooth. Add to the cheese mixture and mix well.
6.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the spinach and cheese mixture on the bottom, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles, then a layer of sausage. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of spinach and cheese mixture on top.
7.	Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

PROS

This lasagna is a classic comfort food that is sure to please the whole family.
It is hearty, filling, and full of flavor.

It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator or freezer for a quick and easy meal later.

CONS

This lasagna is high in calories and fat, making it a less healthy option for those watching their diets.

It can take a bit of time and effort to prepare all of the ingredients and assemble the lasagna.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna is not the healthiest option, it does contain spinach which is a good source of vitamins and minerals like iron and folate. It also contains protein from the pork sausage and cheeses.
However, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	1 package lasagna noodles
	1 pound pork sausage
	2 pounds ricotta cheese
	3 jars spaghetti sauce
	1 pound grated Parmesan cheese
	1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
	1/2 pound spinach , rinsed and chopped