Triple Cheese Spinach And Sausage Lasagna

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To save some time make the sauce a day in advance --- the complete lasagna can be prepared and baked the next day :)

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Steps

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Prepare this sauce up to 3 days ahead to blend flavors.

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Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.

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Add in onions , chopped carrots , garlic and dried chili flakes.

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Saute for about 10-12 minutes.

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Add in ground beef and the sausage meat , cook , stirring with a wooden spoon , breaking up the meat for about 6-7 minutes.

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Add in all remaining ingredients.

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Stir to combine.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Cool and refrigerate overnight.

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For the filling: combine ricotta , mozzarella cheese , and about 3 / 4 cup grated parmesan cheese in a bowl.

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Mix well to combine , season with black pepper and salt.

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Add in drained spinach , then mix in eggs.

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Set oven to 350f.

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Grease an 13x9-inch glass baking dish or one a little larger with high sides.

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Spread about 1 / 2 cup sauce on the bottom.

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Place 5 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce.

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Spread half of the ricotta / spinach mixture over the noodles.

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Sprinkle about 2 .

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, fresh garlic, carrots, italian sausages, ground beef, dried red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, light brown sugar, bay leaf, salt and pepper, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, eggs, salt and black pepper, lasagna noodles