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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Indulge in a comforting slice of Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce, a delightful twist on a classic Italian dish that will surely impress your family and friends. Perfectly balanced between rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this dish combines the zing of spicy turkey sausage with the earthiness of spinach and the creamy goodness of cheese.

Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or looking for a hearty meal to enjoy with your loved ones, this lasagna brings warmth and satisfaction to any occasion. In just 45 minutes, you can prepare a tantalizing dinner that serves up to eight people, making it ideal for celebratory feasts or intimate meals alike. With layers of tender noodles enveloped in a robust spicy sauce, creamy ricotta infused with herbs, and a generous blend of melty provolone and cheesy Parmesan, every bite is a flavor explosion.

This recipe not only offers a delicious dining experience but also keeps health in mind, swapping traditional pork sausage for lean turkey while packing a nutritional punch with vitamin-rich spinach. With both comfort and nourishment at its core, the Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna is a perfect family meal that embodies both culinary comfort and the essence of Italian home-cooked goodness. Grab your aprons and let's dive into this quick and satisfying dish that promises to be a hit around your dinner table!

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