Potato Lasagna

Name: Potato Lasagna
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 7 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs; Dash cayenne pepper; Additional salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Meet the Cook: At our house, this is a regular - it's as much fun to fix as it is to eat! (Sometimes, we even make extras of the potatoes to serve as appetizers.) Since it's so thick, it's great for potlucks as well. My husband and I frequently team up in the kitchen. We're the parents of two young daughters, ages 4 and 1. -Mara Beaumont, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 medium potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Dash cayenne pepper
Additional salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add potatoes and toss to coat; spread evenly in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. cover tightly with foil. bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage and onion; drain. Combine spinach, ricotta, crumbs, cayenne, salt and pepper; mix well. Arrange a third of the potatoes evenly in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the spinach mixture, half of the sausage and half of the mozzarella. Repeat with a third of the potatoes and the remaining spinach, sausage and mozzarella. Pour broth over all. Top with remaining potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 346 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Potato Lasagna in Country Woman March/April 1996

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kerrynjames

Jul 18, 2012

This was a pretty good recipe, but it felt like it was lacking tomato! Next time, I'm adding a can of tomato sauce and one of diced tomatoes. Overall good flavor, however. Thanks for the recipe!
williamsegraves

Mar 12, 2012

I was skeptical at first, but this recipe was fantastic! I like crispy potatoes, so I didn't cover them as they cooked. The dish was yuuuuuummy!
traceyl777

May 12, 2010

This recipe was tasty and filling. The sausage gives it a nice flavor.