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Cheesy Chicken Sausage & Ricotta Lasagna

Cheesy Chicken Sausage & Ricotta Lasagna

with Kale & Mozzarella

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 29, 2025

Dig into layers of comfort with this hearty lasagna! Tender sheets of fresh pasta are stacked with savory chicken sausage, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, all folded with earthy kale. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a cheesy, bubbling dish that brings big Italian flavor to your table.

This recipe is double the typical servings, providing 4 servings and 8 servings for a 2 person and 4 person box respectively.

Tags:
High Protein
New
Kid Friendly
Allergens:
Eggs
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time1 hour
Prep Time10 minutes
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

1 unit

Onion

4 ounce

Kale

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

1 unit

Crushed Tomatoes

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

10 ounce

Fresh Lasagna Noodles

(Contains: Eggs, Wheat)

12 ounce

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

9 ounce

Italian Chicken Sausage Mix

2 unit

Chicken Stock Concentrate

1.5 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Nonstick Cooking Spray

/ per serving
Calories670 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Sugar12 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol170 mg
Sodium1450 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Medium Bowl
Baking Sheet
Aluminum Foil

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 8 servings) and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Halve, peel, and dice onion into 1⁄4-inch pieces. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces if necessary. • Halve lasagna noodles widthwise, then halve again lengthwise (you’ll have 20 squares total; 40 squares for 8). Cover with damp paper towels (this will help prevent the noodles from drying out).

Start Sauce
2

• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If you enjoy spicy food, this

Finish Sauce
3

• Add kale, crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, stock concentrates, and 1⁄4 cup water(1⁄2 cup for 8 servings); bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has mostly reduced, 3-6 minutes.

Start Lasagna Assembly
4

• Fill a medium bowl with warm water. • Spread one-quarter of the sauce in an even layer on the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. (For 8 servings, divide sauce evenly between two 8-by-8-inch baking dishes.) • Working one at a time, dip lasagna squares into bowl with water, then place over sauce in a single layer. TIP: Avoid overlapping too much to ensure even cooking. It’s OK if some of the squares go up the sides of the dish!

Finish Lasagna Assembly
5

• Top lasagna squares with another one-quarter of the sauce and spread out in an even layer. Dollop one-third of the ricotta over sauce (we made 9 dollops; 18 for 8 servings). Top evenly with one-third of the mozzarella. • Repeat until all ingredients are used (three pasta and three cheese layers in total). TIP: You may have some lasagna squares left over; save for another use.

Bake Lasagna
6

• Coat a large piece of aluminum foil with nonstick cooking spray; tightly cover baking dish with foil, coated side down. • Bake lasagna on top rack for 25 minutes (for 8 servings, bake on top and middle racks, swapping rack positions halfway through). • Carefully uncover (steam may release!) and bake until cheese is golden brown and noodles are cooked through, 8-10 minutes more. • Remove from oven; let rest for at least 5 minutes.

Serve
7

• Cut lasagna into four pieces (eight pieces for 8 servings) and serve family style or divide between plates and serve with chili flakes on the side.

Ground Poultry is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the delicious, unique taste; some found it needed more seasoning or sauce for optimal flavor.
  • Ease of prep: Simple to make with clear instructions, though a few found the layering directions confusing.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra sauce for moisture; chop kale finely or substitute with spinach for better texture.
  • Leftovers: Reheats well and makes great leftovers; some even froze individual portions for later 🍲.
  • Kale: While some enjoyed the kale, others found it overwhelming; try reducing the amount or removing stems completely.
  • Cheese: A few suggested using more mozzarella or mixing spices into the ricotta for enhanced flavor.
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