Kate's Spinach, Sausage and Basil Lasagna

• 1

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 2

  In a saucepan brown ground sausage, onion and garlic; drain excess fat; add spaghetti sauce, sage and 1 cup water; bring to a boil.

• 3

  In a large bowl mix together Ricotta cheese, beaten egg, Italian cheese blend, 1/3 cup water and nutmeg.

Layer and Assemble

• 1

  Use lasagna strips uncooked but rinse in hot water before layering in a 9“x13” baking pan.

• 2

  1. 1 2/3 cup sauce, lasagna strips, 1/2 cheese mixture, basil and spinach leaves

• 3

  2. 1 2/3 cup sauce, lasagna strips, rest of cheese mixture, basil and spinach leaves

• 4

  3. 1 2/3 cup sauce, lasagna strips, remaining sauce

• 5

  4. Top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

• 6

  Bake at 375°F, covered tightly with aluminum foil for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.