Lasagna With Sausage And Kale

Found this online while looking for new lasagna recipes without a red sauce. this sounded different, so putting it here for safe keeping :)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a 5-quart pot , cook sausage over medium heat , stirring often , until browned , about 5 minutes.

Stir in onions.

Cover , and cook until softened , 5 minutes.

Uncover.

Cook , stirring occasionally , until golden brown , 10 to 15 minutes.

Add garlic.

Cook 2 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Add kale and 1 / 2 cup water to pot.

Season with salt and pepper.

Cover.

Cook over medium-low heat , tossing occasionally , until tender , 10 to 15 minutes.

Drain.

Coarsely chop.

Transfer to bowl with onions.

Meanwhile , cook noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions.

Drain.

Rinse under cold water.

Add noodles , tomatoes , and ricotta to the bowl.

Season with 1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt and 1 / 2 teaspoon pepper.

Toss well.

Pour into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Smooth top with a spatula.

Sprinkle with parmesan.

Bake until golden brown , about 40 minutes.

Cool 10 minutes before serving.

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