Sausage & Spinach Casserole

Sausage & Spinach Casserole

Serves: 6

5 Isernios Spicy Italian sausage links

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, cut in thin wedges

1 cup of canned diced tomato

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup Ricotta cheese

2 eggs

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

2 cups Fresh spinach

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1.      Preheat oven to 375°F

2.      Cook the sausage in a skillet until slightly browned on all edges and nearly cooked through. Remove sausage from pan and slice into ½” slices. Return to skillet.

3.      Add vegetables and sauté until they begin to soften.

4.      Add diced tomatoes and simmer until vegetables are cooked through.

5.      Season with salt and pepper.

6.      In a large bowl whisk together the Ricotta cheese and eggs until smooth.

7.      Stir in Parmesan cheese and spinach.

8.      Layer in casserole dish with meat sauce and spinach mixture twice.

9.      Top with mozzarella cheese.

10.    Bake until heated through, approximately 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition: 403 calories; 22g fat; 180mg cholesterol; 1292mg sodium; 421mg potassium; 11g carb; 3g fiber; 4g sugar; 39g protein