Name: Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato Sauce
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 pounds hot Italian turkey sausages, casings removed; Spicy Tomato Sauce; 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese; 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry; 1 3/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 9 uncooked lasagna noodles; 3 cups shredded provolone cheese (about 12 ounces)

Image may contain Cutlery Fork Food and Meal

Turkey Sausage-Spinach Lasagna with Spicy Tomato SauceMark Thomas

One great thing about this lasagna is that the noodles don't need to be pre-boiled. The dish has a lot of liquid (in the form of sauce) and goes into the oven covered, so the noodles get cooked perfectly as the lasagna bakes. Add a green salad, and serve some Chianti or California red Zinfandel with the main course.

Recipe notes

Spinach Ramen Gratin

You can consider this recipe a template for creating a gooey, cheesy instant ramen dish with an appetizing golden crust in the oven.

Halloumi Lasagna

In this lasagna, soft layers of pasta and béchamel are interspersed with a rich tomato sauce laden with hearty Mediterranean vegetables.

Berberger Pasta

This comforting cheeseburger-inspired pasta from Kiano Moju is bolstered by berbere spice.

Tortellini in Preserved Lemon Brodo

A quick-fix dinner thanks to store-bought tortellini and chicken broth.

Charred Vegetable Ragù

This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!

Almost Cannoli Galettes

Cannoli and sfogliatelle require complex technique—making them is best left to the professionals. But a galette-inspired variation? That’s a snap to do at home.

Spaghetti With Poblano Chile Sauce

Mexican pasta probably isn’t something you’ve thought about before, but this poblano sauce may have you rethinking your devotion to the red variety.

Pasta Alla Mezcal

This marinara sauce is great tossed with any pasta for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that will leave you thinking, “Why didn’t anyone try this sooner?”