Description
This Sheet Pan Lasagna is a quick and delicious twist on the classic comfort dish, made with spicy Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and a creamy spinach-ricotta mixture. Baking it on a sheet pan creates crispy, golden edges while keeping it cheesy and flavorful. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp Calabrian chili paste (or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
- 1 (5 oz) container baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more for pasta water)
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 red onion, diced
- 4 cups jarred marinara sauce
- 1 lb lasagna pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces (or taccole pasta)
- 2 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Grease a 12×17-inch baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil.
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Sauté Spinach:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and chili paste/red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in spinach and salt, cooking until wilted.
- Drain excess liquid, chop, and mix with ricotta cheese.
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Cook Sausage:
- Heat remaining 2 tbsp olive oil in the same skillet.
- Add sausage, breaking it into pieces and cooking until browned.
- Stir in onion and cook until softened.
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Cook Pasta:
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Cook lasagna pieces for 4 minutes, until al dente.
- Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Mix marinara sauce, reserved pasta water, cooked pasta, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan into the sausage mixture.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Spread pasta mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Dollop the ricotta-spinach mixture over the top.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
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Bake:
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
- Let rest a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with a simple green salad and garlic bread.
- Make it Vegetarian: Use plant-based sausage or omit the meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80mg