SPINACH & TURKEY SAUSAGE LASAGNA

Spinach & Turkey Sausage Lasagna image

Provided by Jessica Mills

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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1 to 2 pkg turkey sausage ( remove the caseings from them )
2 pkg frozen spinach ( thawed and drained )
2 jar(s) spaghetti sauce ( u can use any kind u like ) i always use tomato and basil or i use a gluten free sauce )
1 large onion , diced
1 large red pepper , diced
1 large green pepper, diced
1 clove garlic , minced
2 dash(es) oregano, dried
2 dash(es) basil, dried
2 dash(es) bay leaves, dried
2 dash(es) parsley flakes
1 pkg spaghetti sauce mix ( optional)
1 large container of rocotta cheese i use sargentos whole milk kind
1 egg
2 pkg mozzarella cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 box lasagna noodles, no boil or i use rice lasagna noodles
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. in a large pot heat your olive oil . once the oil is heated add your diced onions, and peppers to your oil add salt and pepper to taste and also add your minced garlic once your onions begin to soften add your turkey sausage. once your turkey sausage is fully cooked add your 2 jars of sauce . add all your seasonings and your spaghetti sauce mix to your sauce ( if you wish u may add a little bit of sugar to your sauce to help cut down on the acid of it ) bring your sauce to a simmer
2. while your sauce is simmering . in a med size bowl take your rocotta cheese one egg and 2 dashes of parsley flakes and 2 big pinches of mozzarella cheese and your spinach and mix it all together . make sure that you have thawed and drained all the water from your spinach before adding it your rocotta cheese .
3. pre heat your oven to 375
4. in your biggest casserole dish put some of your sauce in the bottom of your dish then do a layer of your noddles layer of your rocotta mixture sprinkle with your mozzarella cheese and repeat . place your casserole dish onto a baking sheet and place it in the oven for 1 hr and 35 mins depending on if your have gas or an electric oven . u will know its ready when your cheese is all melted and bubbley and has a slight golden color to the cheese . remove from the oven once it done and place on a cooling rack for at least 20 to 30 minutes . and serve ... Enjoy !