Best 12 Spicy Lasagna Recipes

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Calling all the spicy-food lovers! Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a Spicy Lasagna, where layers of savory ingredients come together in perfect harmony. This dish is not for the faint of heart, as it packs a fiery punch that will leave your taste buds tingling. But fear not, for the blend of Italian herbs, rich cheeses, zesty tomatoes, and succulent meat will balance the heat, creating an explosion of flavors that will keep you coming back for more. With step-by-step instructions, this recipe guides you through the process of crafting this spicy masterpiece, from preparing the homemade lasagna noodles to assembling the layers with a spicy twist.

But that's not all - this article offers variations to cater to different preferences. The "Classic Spicy Lasagna" recipe stays true to the traditional lasagna experience, while the "Chorizo and Poblano Spicy Lasagna" adds a Mexican flair with spicy chorizo and roasted poblano peppers. If you're looking for a vegetarian option, the "Roasted Eggplant and Spinach Spicy Lasagna" incorporates smoky roasted eggplant, spinach, and a spicy tomato sauce. And for those with dietary restrictions, the "Gluten-Free Spicy Lasagna" offers an alternative using gluten-free lasagna sheets.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY BREAKFAST LASAGNA



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It's fun to cook something new for family and friends-especially when it gets rave reviews. When I took this dish to our breakfast club at work, people said it really woke up their taste buds!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup minced chives
1/4 cup sliced green onions
18 large eggs
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled
8 ounces sliced Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
8 ounces sliced Muenster cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, chives and onions; set aside. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper until blended. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from heat; set aside. , Place 4 lasagna noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 2 cups hash browns, scrambled eggs, sausage and half the cottage cheese mixture. Cover with Monterey Jack cheese. Top with remaining lasagna noodles, hash browns and cottage cheese mixture. Cover with Muenster cheese. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

LASAGNA WITH SPICY ROASTED CAULIFLOWER



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Now that I've discovered how delicious roasted cauliflower is and how easy it is to do it, that's the only way I want to cook it. It might be difficult to abstain from eating the cauliflower before you've gotten it into your lasagna.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds cauliflower (3/4 of a medium head)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups marinara sauce, preferably homemade from fresh or canned tomatoes
7 to 8 ounces no-boil lasagna
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
Pinch of cinnamon
4 ounces (1 cup) freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut away the bottom of the cauliflower stem and trim off the leaves. Cut the cauliflower into slices 1/3 inch thick, letting the florets on the edges fall off. Toss all of it, including the bits that have fallen away, with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Place on the baking sheet in an even layer. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring and flipping over the big slices after 8 minutes, until the slices are tender when pierced with a paring knife and the small florets are nicely browned. Remove from the oven, toss with the red pepper flakes and set aside. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees.
  • Blend the ricotta cheese, water or stock, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Oil a rectangular baking dish and spread a spoonful of tomato sauce over the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles. Spoon a thin layer of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with a layer of cauliflower, then a layer of tomato sauce and a layer of Parmesan. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles topped with tomato sauce and Parmesan.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and place in the oven. Bake 40 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the mixture is bubbling. Uncover and, if you wish, bake another 10 minutes, until the top begins to brown. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 361, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 781 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

SPICY VEGETARIAN LASAGNA



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A colorful and tasty veggie lasagna with plenty of peppers and cheese, with red pepper flakes for zip.

Provided by DEWEESE

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 teaspoons olive oil
⅔ cup diced red bell pepper
⅔ cup diced orange bell pepper
⅔ cup diced yellow bell pepper
⅔ cup diced green bell pepper
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 ½ cups water
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and place on wax paper to cool.
  • Cook bell peppers and onion in olive oil in a large sauce pan until onions are translucent. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and red pepper flakes. More red pepper flakes can be added if spicier sauce is preferred. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, eggs, black pepper, and oregano.
  • Place a small amount of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce. Place three lasagna noodles lengthwise in pan. Layer some of the cheese mixture and the vegetable sauce on top of noodles. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with noodles. Spread reserved sauce over top of noodles. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Cover dish with foil, and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil during last 10 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 87.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 455.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SPICY VEGAN LASAGNA



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Interested in a versatile alternative to lasagna? Here is a vegan alternative that will have meat eaters "ooohing" and "ahhhing."

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles (such as MorningStar Farms® Grillers® Crumbles™)
2 links vegetarian Italian-style sausage (such as Tofurky®), diced, or more as needed
4 meatless meatballs, crumbled, or more as needed
1 yellow squash, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 whole mushrooms, diced
1 portobello mushroom, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
¼ teaspoon fennel seed, or to taste
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in lasagna and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the noodles are cooking, combine crumbles, sausage, meatballs, squash, carrots, onion, mushrooms, oil, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, thyme, and fennel in a large bowl; stir until mixed. Combine marinara sauce and diced tomatoes in a second bowl.
  • Drain pasta. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom. Cover the sauce with 1 layer of lasagna noodles, a thin layer of sauce, 1/2 of the filling, and about 4 tablespoons sauce; repeat layers once more. Add the last layer of lasagna noodles and spoon a generous amount of sauce on top. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until fully cooked, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 515.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

SPICY LASAGNA



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I like the vegetables in this Lasagne. Since we never had ricotta cheese around, this recipe uses cottage cheese.

Provided by Adessa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb bulk hot Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 ounces lasagna noodles
3 cups cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In skillet cook sausage, onion, celery and carrot until meat is lightly browned.
  • Drain off excess fat and stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, oregano and first 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Cook lasagna according to package directions and drain well.
  • In a small bowl combine cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley and the remaining pepper.
  • Place half the noodles in a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
  • Spread with half the cheese filling and half the meat sauce. Top with half the mozzarella.
  • Repeat layer.
  • Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

SPICY LASAGNA SKILLET DINNER



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Shortcut lasagna bails me out when I'm in a frenzy to serve dinner. A leafy salad and buttery garlic toast round out the meal. -Donna Booth, Tomahawk, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (6.4 ounces) lasagna dinner mix
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella and provolone cheese blend

Steps:

  • Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add pasta from lasagna dinner; cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa, seasonings, and contents of seasoning packet from lasagna dinner. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. , Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture and cheese in separate freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

HOT 'N' SPICY SALSA CHICKEN LASAGNA



HOT 'N' SPICY SALSA CHICKEN LASAGNA image

Categories     Pasta

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 lasagna noodles
1 tbsp ( 15 mL) vegetable oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
12 oz ( 341 mL) jar medium salsa
700 ml bottle meatless spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 tsp ( 7 mL) ground cumin
2 cups ( 500 mL) well-drained ricotta
2 eggs
1/4 cup ( 50 mL) chopped coriander or Italian parsley
1 tbsp ( 15 mL) seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
1-1/2 cups ( 375 mL) each of grated old cheddar and mozzarella cheese
4 cups ( 1 L ) cooked cubed chicken

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well. 2. 2. Meanwhile, to prepare sauce, heat oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa, spaghetti sauce and cumin. Bring mixture to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat and simmer about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir and set aside. 3. 3. To prepare filling, place ricotta, eggs, coriander and jalapeño pepper in a food processor. Purée. Turn into a bowl and set aside. 4. 4. Stir grated cheeses together in a small bowl and set aside. 5. 5. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Lightly cover bottom of a 9x13-inch (3-L) baking dish with about 1/2 cup (125 mL) sauce. Cover bottom of pan with 1 layer of noodles, about 4. Spread half of sauce evenly over noodles, then dot with half of ricotta mixture, followed by half of chicken, then half of grated cheese. 6. 6. Add another layer of noodles. Repeat layering, ending with grated cheese. Bake, uncovered, in centre of preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting

SPICY CHICKEN DORITOS LASAGNA



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I adapted this recipe from a fellow RecipeZaar user's recipe because we don't get some of the used ingredients here. Thank you to Janie Marie.

Provided by CuteCat

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 chicken stock cube
2 tablespoons meat, spice
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
taco seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion flakes
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion
1 punnet mushroom
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
310 ml cream of mushroom soup (2 packets of cream of mushroom soup)
250 ml sour cream
precooked chicken piece, cut up
150 g cheese Doritos
150 g sour cream and mild chilo Doritos
300 g gouda cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Boil water and add the chicken stock cube and meat spice and chicken spice. Add the chicken, boil the chicken until cooked. Allow the cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Grind the chili garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper together to make the taco seasoning.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • In a pot cook the onions and mushrooms until soft.
  • Add the sour cream, taco seasoning, soup and other seasonings.
  • Heat mixture until smooth and warm through, add the chicken and mix well.
  • Line the base of a pyrex dish with Doritos and cover with chicken mixture followed by cheese. Lay another of layer of Doritos and chicken followed by Doritos and cheese.
  • Bake until hot and bubbly.

SPICY TORTILLA LASAGNA WITH RICOTTA CHEESE



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Make and share this Spicy Tortilla Lasagna with Ricotta Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb ground chicken
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
4 flour tortillas (8")
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in frying pan or microwave until no longer pink.
  • Set aside.
  • Cook onion and garlic until softened.
  • Add spices and cook for one more minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes and sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and add chicken, simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/3 of tomato mixture in 13X9 baking dish.
  • Top with 2 tortillas, spread 1/3 tomato mixture, half of ricotta and half of mozerella.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas, tomatoes and cheeses.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until sauce is bubbling.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

SPICY TURKEY LASAGNA



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I got this recipe from my aunt. It is a little time consuming, but we just love it! I hope you do, as well!

Provided by Mellisa

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h45m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb turkey sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 cup onion (chopped)
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano flakes
1 pinch fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (coarsely chopped)
4 ounces tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes (drained)
1 lb lasagna noodle
1/2 lb fresh shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
1 lb small curd cottage cheese

Steps:

  • Put olive oil and sausage in large pot and brown the meat.
  • Add garlic, onion, dried seasonings, and mushrooms. Simmer until onions are softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Rinse with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread thin layer of sauce on the bottom of a 13x9-inch non-stick baking dish.
  • Lay 3 noodles evenly over the sauce.
  • Spread about half of the cottage cheese onto the noodles.
  • Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella and parmesan evenly into the pan.
  • Spread another thin layer of sauce.
  • Repeat steps 8-11.
  • Lay 3 more noodles evenly over the sauce.
  • Spread out the rest of the remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan and mozzarella.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover, and continue to bake for 15 more minutes.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 1262.2, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.6, Protein 36.2

LORI'S SPICY CHIPOTLE LASAGNA



Lori's Spicy Chipotle Lasagna image

Don't sacrifice lasagna just because you don't like lasagna. This version packs lots of flavor from Parmesan and Asiago, and is made with few noodles so you low-carb dieters can enjoy it, too!

Provided by Lori

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 pint sliced fresh mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 (15 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed
9 lasagna noodles
2 (8 ounce) balls of fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook and stir the ground beef and Italian sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Drain any excess grease, then stir in the onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes more. Stir in the chipotle chile, tomato paste, and stewed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the basil and oregano; simmer 5 minutes more then remove from the heat.
  • While the sauce is simmering, stir together the cream cheese and chopped spinach until blended. Leave the spinach soggy, the water will help thin out the cream cheese to a sour cream-like consistency.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a sheet of aluminum foil, and lightly grease. Place 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan, and spread with 1/3 of the spinach mixture. Spread 1/3 of the chipotle meat sauce over this, then layer with 1/3 of the mozzarella and 1/3 of the zucchini. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Asiago cheese and 1/3 of the Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers two more times, ending with cheeses on top.
  • Cover the dish with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking until the top is bubbly and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 969.4 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SPICY SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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A spicy lasagna with both a creamy white sauce and a red sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the dish
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
3 garlic cloves, smashed
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
12 lasagna noodles
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces hot Italian sausage, casings removed
One 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn plus more for garnish (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 cups prepared marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-by 13-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in medium skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and stir with a wooden spoon until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil while stirring. Add the garlic, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and continue to cook, whisking occasionally until thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and lay out on a cutting board so they don't stick to each other.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach, pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is dry. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
  • Toss the mozzarella and Parmesan together in a small bowl. Remove the garlic from the cream sauce. Cover the bottom of the prepared dish with 3 noodles. Top with 1/4 cup of the cheese mixture, 3/4 cup marinara, 1/2 cup cream sauce and 1/3 of the sausage mixture. Repeat the layers until all the noodles have been used. Top the final sausage layer with the remaining cream sauce, marinara and cheese, making sure the edges of the noodles are covered. Bake until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Let lasagna stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with more basil if using.
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Tips:

  • To make the lasagna noodles from scratch, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and eggs in a food processor until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes, then wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes before rolling it out.
  • If you're short on time, you can use no-boil lasagna noodles instead of making them from scratch. Just be sure to cook them according to the package directions before assembling the lasagna.
  • To make the spicy red sauce, start by sautéing onions, garlic, and chili peppers in olive oil until they're softened. Then, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to develop.
  • When assembling the lasagna, layer the noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Repeat the layers until all of the ingredients have been used up.
  • Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This spicy lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of spicy red sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this spicy lasagna a try!

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