Kale Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Kale Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Even though it is a lot of work, this kale lasagna with meat sauce is one of my favorite things to make for a crowd of people. And it’s really not that hard to do.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Yield:
1 9×13-inch lasagna
Servings:
12

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

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Combine ricotta cheese, kale, and egg in a bowl.

Step 5
Layer lasagna in a 9×13-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.

Step 6
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool and set up for 10 minutes before cutting.

Cook’s Note:

You can use chopped spinach instead of kale, and any kind of shredded cheese that you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

518
Calories
24g
Fat
41g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 518
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 31%
Saturated Fat12g 58%
Cholesterol96mg 32%
Sodium1031mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars6g
Protein35g
Vitamin C16mg 80%
Calcium534mg 41%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium751mg 16%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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