Savory Saturdays: Try This Homemade Spinach Lasagna
In the heart of Italian homes (and homes everywhere), where love is expressed through food and laughter echoes in the kitchen, family dinners are a sacred tradition. Among the most cherished dishes is the humble yet spectacular Spinach Lasagna.
This recipe, passed down through generations, has become a staple of Italian-American cuisine, uniting families around the dinner table with its comforting flavors and rich history.
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How to Make Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients:
- 1 giant lasagna pan
- 1 pack frozen spinach
- 1 pack lasagna noodles
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 pound pork sausage
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups milk 1
- 8-ounce can tomato sauce Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the frozen spinach according to the package instructions.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and pork sausage.
- Add the salt, pepper, oregano, and Worcestershire sauce, stirring well to combine.
- Drain the cooked spinach and add it to the meat mixture, stirring gently to incorporate.
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In the giant lasagna pan, begin by layering the ingredients as follows: Layer of noodles Meat and spinach mixture Mozzarella cheese
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of noodles on top.
- In a separate saucepan, warm the cream of mushroom soup with the milk, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the soup mixture over the layered lasagna.
- Top with the tomato sauce and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese. Bake the lasagna for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Chef's Tip: For an extra layer of noodles, simply add another layer of cooked lasagna noodles before topping with the tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
This Spinach Lasagna is a labor of love, perfect for bringing your family together over a warm, comforting meal. Buon appetito!