This Easy Sheet Pan Lasagna Is Worth All the Hype!

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When I first sat Giada de Laurentis’s viral Sheet Pan Lasagna recipe I knew it would be delicious, and it turned out even better than I hoped! It’s super easy, fast, and is such a clever spin on lasagna.

This recipe is especially helpful on busy nights when you don’t have time to layer traditional lasagna! Instead, you can just mix everything together.

Ingredients:

Here’s all you need for this tasty Sheet Pan Lasagna recipe:

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (5- ounce) container of baby spinach
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 pound lasagna pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 red onion, diced
• 4 cups jarred marinara sauce
• 2 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella, divided
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease 12 x 17-inch baking sheet with olive oil or cooking spray
2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbs. oil along with the garlic and pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute. Add the spinach and the salt and cook. Remove spinach to a strainer and press firmly to remove any excess liquid. Add spinach to medium bowl, Add ricotta cheese, stir to combine. Set aside.
3. Add the remaining 2 tbs. of oil to skillet with the sausage and cook until the sausage is beginning to brown (about 3 mins.) Break apart the sausage into bite-sized pieces. Add the onion to the pan and cook until the onion has softened. Remove from heat.
4. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Season with salt. Cook pasta for 4 minutes stirring often. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
5. Add the sausage, onion and marinara to a large bowl and mix well. Add the pasta water, pasta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese to the same pan and stir to combine.
6. Spread mixture on baking sheet. Dollop with the ricotta-spinach mixture, and sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and 1 cup parmesan cheeses. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5mins before serving.

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

I love sharing my favorite go-to kitchen items with you! Here are some of my favorites:

Salt and Pepper Pinch Pots: I absolutely love my marble pinch pots for salt and pepper, which you could fill with any spices you use regularly.

Chopping/Serving Boards: Wooden boards are so versatile for food prep, serving, and decor! I used this MacKenzie-Childs checkered board for this recipe. I also use this circular wooden serving board all the time from Target that I’d highly recommend. Some other favorites are this version from Pottery Barn, this option from Kirklands, or this raised trivet from Target. I also love this set of 3 from Antique Farmhouse!

Individual Plates: For traditional dinner plates, I love this black set or this stoneware option from Walmart, each for a great price. (If you prefer white, you may love this pretty porcelain set!) If you like the MacKenzie-Childs check patter, you can get this set of 4 for under $100, or you could try this black-and-white pattern set for a more budget-friendly option.

Kitchen Faves: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

You can prep this 1-3 days ahead of time. Cover with Saran Wrap and store in the fridge. This is a dish that’s best served warm, so wait until closer to serving time before you bake it.

Storing Leftover Sheet Pan Lasagna

Store any leftovers in a Tupperware container and refrigerate. This should stay fresh for 3-5 days.

Buon Apetito!

I hope this Sheet Pan Lasagna was an easy and delicious way to spice up dinners in your home! Feel free to share your recipes with me and tag me on Instagram. Have a wonderful week, friends!

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