Ingredients

  • 10 Lasagna Noodles, Broken Into Bite-sized Pieces
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 2 cups Fresh Kale Or Spinach
  • 28 ounces, weight Canned Diced Tomatoes, Drained (I Like Tuttorosso Brand)
  • 8 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil (fresh, If You Have It!)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 cup Ricotta, Part-skim
  • 1/2 cups Pecorino Romano Cheese, Grated (alternatives: Parmesan Or Mozzarella)
  • 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley (fresh, If You Have It)
  • 4 Sausage Links (optional), Casing Removed And Cooked (break It Up As It Cooks)

Method

  • 1.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions.
  • When done drain them and set them aside.
  • 2.
  • Drizzle the olive oil into a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and kale or spinach.
  • Stir and cook until the greens are bright green.
  • 3.
  • Into that same pan, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • 4.
  • Add the cheeses and cooked sausage bits (if using) to the pan and mix well.
  • 5.
  • Add the lasagna noodles.
  • Let it simmer for 2 minutes then serve immediately, garnished with parsley.