Lasagna With Chicken Sausage and Kale

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2  Italian chicken sausage- casings removed and crumbled
  • 2 Large onions-halved and thinly sliced
  • 4 Garlic cloves-minced
  • 2 Bunches kale-stemsremoved and coarsely chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 9 Whole wheat or multi-grain lasagna noodles-each broken crosswise into 6 pieces
  • 3 Cups part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 Cup finely grated parmesan or pecoring cheese

Procedure:

      In Large Skillet:cook sausage until browned(5 minutes).Add onions,cover and cook until softened(5 minues).Uncover; cook stirring occassionally until golden brown(10-15 minutes). Add garlic pot into large  bowl. Add Kale  and 1/2 cup water to skillet.Season with salt and pepper.Cover and cook until tender(10-15 mnutes). Drain. Add to bowl with onions. Meanwhile,cook noodles 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain:rinse  under cold water. Add noodles,ricotta, 1 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to bowl.Toss.Pour into 9" X 13" baking dish.Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown (40 minutes).Cool 10 minutes befor serving.

 

(adapted from a recipe in everyday food)