60-Minute Lasagna

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme leaves and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and use a wooden spoon to break into very small pieces. Cook until no longer pink, 4–5 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until warmed through and the flavors combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
• Season the boiling water generously with salt. Add the lasagna noodles and remaining tablespoon of olive oil and cook for 9–10 minutes, or about 2 minutes less than the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent the noodles from sticking together. Lay the noodles on a baking sheet or cutting board.
• In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, spinach, ¾ cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, the basil, parsley, 1½ teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
• Spoon about 1 cup of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a large casserole dish and spread evenly.
• Lay a lasagna sheet on a clean surface. Spread about ½ cup of ricotta mixture over the noodle in an even layer, leaving a ½-inch edge on one end. Roll up tightly toward the empty end and place the roll-up in the casserole dish, seam-side down. Repeat with the remaining noodles and filling.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce over each roll-up. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
• Bake the lasagna roll-ups for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve.
• Enjoy!