Intro:
Hey, foodie friends! Are you ready to embark on a journey to lasagna heaven? Well, buckle up because we’re about to dive into the world of pure spinach delight with The Ultimate Perfect Spinach Lasagna Recipe! This recipe is not just your ordinary lasagna; it’s a spinach spectacular that will have your taste buds doing the happy dance. So, grab your apron, crank up the tunes, and let’s get cooking!
Ingredients:
9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 cup diced onion (because tears are for sissies)
3 cloves garlic, minced (vampires not invited)
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes (give them a good pep talk first)
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste (double trouble)
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce (because why not?)
2 teaspoons sugar (a little sweetness for your lasagna soul)
One teaspoon dried basil (pretend you’re a wizard casting a delicious spell)
1 teaspoon dried oregano (because we’re not basic)
One teaspoon salt (to taste, not to throw over your shoulder)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for that spicy kick)
10 ounces fresh spinach (because Popeye would approve)
1 egg (be the hero your lasagna needs)
15 ounces ricotta cheese (the creamier, the merrier)
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (because cheese is life)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (because you’re fancy)
Instructions:
Preparation
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Cooking the Sausage
Brown the Sausage:
In a large skillet, cook the ground Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
Drain Fat:
Drain the excess fat and set the sausage aside.
Sautéing the Aromatics
Sauté Onions and Garlic:
In the same skillet, sauté the onions and garlic until golden and aromatic.
Preparing the Tomato Sauce
Add Ingredients:
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Simmer:
Stir and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preparing the Spinach-Ricotta Mixture
Mix Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, mix together fresh spinach, egg, and ricotta cheese.
Assembling the Lasagna
Layering:
In a baking dish, assemble the lasagna layers starting with tomato sauce, followed by lasagna noodles, spinach-ricotta mixture, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan. Repeat layers.
Cheese Topping:
Top with a generous layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Baking the Lasagna
Cover and Bake:
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and Bake:
Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is gooey and golden.
Serving
Cooling: Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing.
Presentation: Serve The Ultimate Perfect Spinach Lasagna with a side salad for a complete meal.
To enjoy more recipes like this, visit ShefSid’s Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok profiles!
For more recipes be sure to follow our My Recipe page.
