Hot Sausage & Sweet Potato Lasagna
This cozy lasagna twist brings together spicy Italian sausage, creamy mashed sweet potatoes, and layers of melty cheese for a bold, comforting meal. It's rich without being heavy, perfectly balanced between heat and sweetness, and guaranteed to stand out from the typical red-sauce version. Ideal for make-ahead dinners, this one’s even better the next day.
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage casings removed
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
- 1 tsp dried basil or oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 medium sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water.
- In a 9x13" baking dish, spread a spoonful of sauce. Layer 3 noodles, half the sweet potato mixture, more sauce, and a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat. Top with final noodles, remaining sauce, and 1½ cups mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a milder version, use sweet sausage or a mix of hot and mild. Butternut squash also makes a great swap for the sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28.1gFat: 28.8gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 813mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 5.6g