Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Health score
35%
Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce
45 min.
8
626kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that perfectly blends flavors and comfort! Our Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce is not just another lasagna; it's a vibrant dish bursting with delicious ingredients that will comfort your cravings while keeping things light. Made with lean hot Italian turkey sausages, this recipe offers a healthier twist on the classic, ensuring that you can indulge without the guilt.

The rich layers of creamy ricotta, sautéed spinach, and gooey provolone cheese come together to create a symphony of tastes and textures that are hard to resist. Each bite is a generous serving of warmth, making it the ideal meal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner with friends. Interestingly, the spicy tomato sauce adds a kick to the traditional lasagna, elevating it to a dish that excites the palate. Plus, this meal can be prepared in just 45 minutes, making it a convenient option that doesn’t compromise on flavor or quality.

Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch or dinner, this lasagna serves eight hearty portions, making it a great choice for sharing. Don't be surprised if your guests go back for seconds! Embrace the comforting aroma and inviting colors that fresh spinach and herbs bring to your table. Get ready to impress with this enticing and nutritious dish that is bound to become a new favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 1.3 pounds turkey sausage italian hot
  •  lasagne pasta sheets uncooked
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1.8 cups parmesan cheese grated
  • 12 ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • 15 ounce ricotta cheese 
  • 10 ounce spinach frozen dry thawed chopped
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sausages; sauté until brown, using fork to break up meat into coarse pieces, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add Spicy Tomato Sauce. Simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°F.
  5. Whisk ricotta, spinach, 1 cup Parmesan, eggs, cream, basil, oregano and pepper in large bowl. Set aside.Spoon 1 cup sauce over bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
  6. Place 3 noodles over sauce in single layer.
  7. Spread 1 cup sauce over noodles. Spoon 1 cup ricotta mixture over sauce.
  8. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone over ricotta mixture. Repeat layering with 3 noodles, 1 cup sauce, 1 cup ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone. Arrange remaining 3 noodles over cheese. Spoon 1 cup sauce over noodles.
  9. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 cup provolone over lasagna. Dollop remaining ricotta mixture atop lasagna. Spoon 2 1/2 cups sauce around ricotta dollops. Tightly cover baking dish with foil.
  10. Bake lasagna 50 minutes; uncover and continue baking until noodles are tender and lasagna is hot and bubbly, about 25 minutes longer.
  11. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered with foil, in 350°F. oven about 45 minutes.)
  12. Meanwhile, rewarm remaining sauce in small saucepan over medium heat.
  13. Serve lasagna, passing remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories626kcal
Protein26.29%
Fat52%
Carbs21.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.63
Glycemic Load
10.15
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
34.61260853643%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:626.23kcal
31.31%
Fat:36.2g
55.69%
Saturated Fat:19.52g
121.97%
Carbohydrates:33.99g
11.33%
Net Carbohydrates:31.21g
11.35%
Sugar:3.95g
4.39%
Cholesterol:165.9mg
55.3%
Sodium:1441.84mg
62.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.18g
82.36%
Vitamin K:137.07µg
130.55%
Vitamin A:5210.83IU
104.22%
Selenium:63.32µg
90.45%
Calcium:706.78mg
70.68%
Phosphorus:670.18mg
67.02%
Iron:8.75mg
48.63%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
35.64%
Zinc:5.27mg
35.16%
Manganese:0.64mg
32.15%
Vitamin C:23.53mg
28.52%
Vitamin B12:1.52µg
25.37%
Vitamin B6:0.47mg
23.65%
Magnesium:89.29mg
22.32%
Folate:81.28µg
20.32%
Vitamin B3:3.48mg
17.41%
Potassium:514.72mg
14.71%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.3%
Copper:0.27mg
13.25%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.97%
Fiber:2.78g
11.13%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.29%
Vitamin D:0.77µg
5.12%
Source:Epicurious