How to Make Kale Lasagna with Meat Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Lasagna is a classic Italian dish that has been enjoyed for generations. With its layers of pasta, cheese, and rich tomato sauce, it's a comforting and satisfying meal that never goes out of style. But if you're looking to add a healthy twist to this beloved dish, kale is the perfect addition.

Kale is a nutrient-rich vegetable that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's also a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, including lasagna. By incorp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch lasagna

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir Italian sausage, ground beef, onion, and garlic together in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until meats are browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine ricotta cheese, kale, and egg in a bowl.
  • Layer lasagna in a 9x13-inch pan starting with a small amount of meat sauce and noodles, followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, more noodles, and most of remaining meat sauce. Continue with Parmesan cheese, noodles, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining noodles, and remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool and set up for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    518 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 96mg
    • Sodium: 1031mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 534mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 751mg