Deadly Delicious Lasagna

Recipe View Prepare the Noodles: Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Gently add the lasagna noodles and cook according to package directions, approximately 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain immediately and arrange the cooked noodles in a single layer on a clean, lint-free kitchen towel to prevent sticking. (8 minutes)

Recipe View Sauté the Sausage: While the noodles are cooking, crumble the Italian sausage into a large skillet set over medium heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease to ensure a richer, less oily lasagna. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine two jars of spaghetti sauce with the ricotta cheese. In a separate medium bowl, mix together the Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. This cheese blend will create a delightful, melty topping for the lasagna.

Recipe View Combine the Filling: Add the cooked sausage and chopped spinach to the ricotta mixture. Gently fold in all but 1 cup of the Parmesan-mozzarella mixture, reserving the remainder for topping. This step infuses the filling with savory flavors and cheesy goodness.

Recipe View Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Ensuring the oven is properly preheated will allow the lasagna to bake evenly and achieve a perfectly golden crust.

Recipe View Assemble the Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of spaghetti sauce from the remaining jar evenly across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. This prevents the noodles from sticking and adds a burst of flavor to the bottom layer. Arrange 3-4 lasagna noodles lengthwise in the dish, followed by another layer of 3-4 noodles, overlapping slightly in a staggered pattern. Spread a generous layer of the sausage-ricotta mixture over the noodles.

Recipe View Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process twice more, ensuring each layer is evenly distributed. Top with the remaining noodles, pour over the remaining spaghetti sauce, and sprinkle generously with the reserved 1 cup of Parmesan-mozzarella mixture. This final layer will create a beautiful, bubbly crust.

Recipe View Bake the Lasagna: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the lasagna is heated through, bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the lasagna to set slightly. (45 minutes)