Lasagna Surprise

Take your classic comfort food to the next level with "Lasagna Surprise," a hearty, crowd-pleasing dish featuring layers of tender lasagna noodles, a savory blend of seasoned ground beef and Italian sausage, and a creamy ricotta-spinach filling. Enhanced by a rich marinara sauce, gooey mozzarella, and a golden Parmesan crust, this recipe is brimming with bold Italian flavors. The surprise twist? The burst of freshness from chopped spinach and aromatic garlic that elevates every bite. Perfectly baked to bubbly perfection in under 90 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for family dinners or special gatherings. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh basil for a restaurant-quality touch! Keywords: lasagna recipe, family dinner ideas, Italian comfort food, cheesy lasagna, spinach lasagna.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:85 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 sheets Lasagna noodles
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 0.5 pound Italian sausage
• 4 cups Marinara sauce
• 16 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 unit Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 units Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside on a clean towel to prevent sticking.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Stir in 3 cups of marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Simmer for 10 minutes and set aside.

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, chopped spinach, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix well.

Step 7

Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce across the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 8

Place a layer of lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping the edges.

Step 9

Spread one-third of the meat sauce over the noodles, followed by one-third of the ricotta-spinach mixture.

Step 10

Repeat the layers (noodles, meat sauce, ricotta mixture) two more times. End with a final layer of noodles.

Step 11

Spread the remaining marinara sauce over the topmost noodles. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Step 12

Cover the dish with aluminum foil (spray the underside with cooking spray to prevent sticking) and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.

Step 14

Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3455.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6878.0

Total Fat 344.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.9g
Cholesterol 1287.5mg	0%
Sodium 9876.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 589.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 389.8g	0%

Vitamin D 131.7IU	0%
Calcium 5653.6mg	0%
Iron 45.2mg	0%
Potassium 3708.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 22.2%

Carbs: 33.6%