Italian Sausage Weeknight Lasagna
with balsamic glazed romaine salad
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Sarah Thomsen
Ask any cartoon fat cat: Lasagna is one of the most delicious dinners around. But it’s a lot of work: layering all the noodles, making cheese mixtures, and monitoring it carefully in the oven, making sure it doesn't burn. We eliminated much of the work, but none of the flavor, in making this lasagna skillet. Fierce Italian sausage, healthy spinach, and two types of cheese are all mixed in with classic noodles and sauce, resulting in a skillet that's filling enough for the fattest cat around. (But don't give it to him… this is your dinner!)
In Your Box (serves 6)
- 2 Romaine Hearts
- 15 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 16 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
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10 oz. Lasagna Noodles
- 10 oz. Pepper and Onion Mix
- 5 oz. Spinach
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4 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 2 oz. Red Cooking Wine
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan
- 1 oz. Balsamic Glaze
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Nutrition (per serving) 4PXK9W3m
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates57g
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Net Carbs47g
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Fat24g
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Protein27g
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Sodium1240mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Large Pot
- 1 Colander
- 1 Large Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using vegetarian sausage, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, crumbling into bite-sized pieces. Cook, stirring often and breaking up with a spoon, until warmed through, 6-8 minutes. Vegetarian sausage will not brown.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in Step 3, seasoning with ¼ tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper, and cooking, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains and turkey reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Break noodles into large chunks.
Coarsely chop spinach. Hold romaine heart at root end and chop coarsely. On a separate cutting board, remove Italian sausage from casing. -
2 Cook the Noodles
Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot and cook until al dente, 7-9 minutes.
Drain noodles in a colander and set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While noodles boil, cook sausage. -
3 Cook the Sausage
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add 1 tsp. olive oil and Italian sausage to hot pan. Stir often, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and sausage reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 7-9 minutes.Remove from burner and transfer sausage to a plate. -
4 Make Sauce and Broil Lasagna
Return pot used to cook pasta to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add spinach to hot pot and stir constantly until spinach is wilted, 30-60 seconds.
Add red cooking wine and cook until liquid is reduced by half, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner. Stir in marinara, noodles, sausage, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole dish and place on prepared baking sheet to catch any drips. Top with mozzarella and half the Parmesan (reserve remaining for salad).Broil in hot oven until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. -
5 Make Salad and Finish Dish
In a large mixing bowl, whisk or vigorously stir together balsamic glaze, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. water, and a pinch of salt.
Add romaine lettuce, pepper and onion mix, and remaining Parmesan and gently stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card. Bon appétit!
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