Classic Lasagna

1. 1

   Set the oven to preheat to 350°F.

2. 2

   Using a spacious skillet, cook the sausage while crumbling it with a spoon until it is fully browned. Add the spinach in portions of two handfuls, stirring until it has wilted entirely. Take the pan off the heat and set it aside.

3. 3

   Mix the ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper together in a bowl. Blend until the mixture is uniform.

4. 4

   Coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1/2 cup of marinara sauce. Lay 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half of the ricotta filling evenly across them. Distribute half of the cooked sausage over this. Spoon 1 cup of marinara sauce over the meat and top with another 3 noodles. Smooth the rest of the ricotta filling over these noodles, then add the remaining cooked sausage. Place the final 3 noodles on top, finishing with the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce.

5. 5

   Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Take the foil off and scatter the remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese over the top, then bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.

Recipe by Shawn on Pinterest. See the original for their notes and tips.