LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESES FOR GRAND BOYZ:

LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE SPINACH AND THREE CHEESE FOR GRAND BOYZ

                                                                                                   By CHEF DAN:

Serves8-10

SAUCE:

1 tablespoon olive oil;

1 pound Italian sausage casing removed

1 onion, chopped

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

4 garlic cloves, smashed

1/2-teaspoon EACH red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and garam masala

2 (26 Oz) box Pomi chopped tomatoes

2 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons EACH dried oregano, dried rosemary powder, and dried basil

FILLING:

2 (15 Oz) containers part-skim ricotta cheese

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

1/2-cup Parmesan cheese

2 egg yolks

Salt and pepper to taste

ASSEMBLY:

2 (10-Oz) packages frozen spinach

Cooking spray

9 no-boil lasagna noodles

1 pound fresh Mozzarella

SAUCE: (preheat oven to 375 f)

1.   In a skillet add oil over medium-heat and when sizzling.

2.   Add sausage, onion, and sauté for 6-8 minutes.

3.   Add garlic, and next 3 ingredients sauté for about 2 minutes.

4.   Add tomatoes, and their juices, and next 4 ingredients.

5.    reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

6.   Taste and season with salt and pepper.

FILLING:

1.   In a blender combine all filling ingredients and pulse until mostly smooth.

ASSEMBLE THE LASAGNA:

1.   Coat baking dish with Pam: then spread 2 cups sauce on the bottom.

2.   Then 1/3-of the ricotta mixture, and 1/3-of the spinach, sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.

3.   Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet: cover with foil and bake 45 minutes, remove foil, and bake 20 minutes longer.

4.   Let cool for 10 minutes.

ENJOY DAN:                                     SHARING LIFE LOVE AND FOOD!!