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Super Sweetpotato Lasagna
A hearty and flavorful lasagna layered with sweetpotatoes, sausage, and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Sweetpotatoes
- 2 pounds orange- or yellow/white-fleshed sweetpotatoes, peeled and sliced
Italian sausage
- 1.5 pounds Italian sausage (sweet, hot, or mild), casings removed
Vegetables
- 2 pieces onions, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon pepper, divided
Sauce and Cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 3 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast sweetpotatoes on a prepared baking sheet until tender, 15-20 minutes.
- Cook sausage and onions in a skillet until browned and onions are tender, then add garlic, salt, and pepper; cook briefly. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer.
- Mix ricotta, eggs, oregano, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Layer sauce, sweetpotatoes, ricotta mixture, and sauce in a baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes, then uncover and bake until browned, 15-20 minutes. Let stand before serving, garnished with basil.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed vegetables.