Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Lasagna

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Easy-to-make Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Lasagna recipe
in Pasta

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1h 15min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 lasagna noodles , cooked and drained
1 medium onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 containers ricotta cheese
1 egg , beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese , divided
2 cups fresh spinach , chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
507
Sugar
9g
Fat
31g
This Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for dinner any day of the week. The combination of Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and spinach makes for a comforting, cheesy and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. This lasagna can be made ahead of time, and leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave. Serve it with a simple salad or garlic bread on the side for a complete and satisfying meal that will leave everyone smiling.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
4.Add marinara and oregano to the skillet; simmer for 5 minutes.
5.In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and spinach.
6.In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1-1/2 cups of marinara sauce.
7.Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.
8.Layer 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
9.Repeat layers two more times, ending with the remaining marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
10.Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
11.Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Italian sausage lasagna is a flavorful, cheesy and hearty meal.

It is easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd, can be made ahead of time, and leftovers reheat well.

CONS

This lasagna is a high-calorie and high-fat meal, and may not be suitable for individuals who are watching their caloric and fat intake.

It also contains gluten, dairy and eggs, which may be allergenic to some individuals.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this lasagna may not be the healthiest of meals, it does contain some nutrients and benefits.
The spinach in this recipe is a good source of vitamin K, vitamin A, folate and iron.
The Italian sausage adds protein to the dish, which can help to build and repair tissues.

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