SAUSAGE & SWISS CHARD LASAGNA

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Rustic and comforting, I found this rich and cheesy lasagna to be a great way to get kids to eat healthy greens-it's such a tasty casserole they'll never know the Swiss chard is there! -Candace Morehouse, Show Low, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch Swiss chard (about 10 ounces)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 no-cook lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and mushrooms are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Remove drippings., Remove stems from Swiss chard; coarsely chop leaves. In same skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add 3/4 cup cheese, parsley, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted. Stir in Swiss chard leaves., Spread one-fourth of the cheese sauce into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Layer with each of the following: two noodles, one-third of the meat mixture and one-fourth of the cheese sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese., Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Freeze option: Cool unbaked lasagna; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover lasagna with foil; bake as directed, increasing covered time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Uncover; bake 10-12 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Achin Methmina
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This lasagna was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either.


Fisayomi Ajisafe
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was too complicated and the end result was not worth the effort.


Khloe Huff
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. It was a bit dry.


Michelle Oputa
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more seasoning next time.


Zinhle Mlambo
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I made this lasagna for my family and they loved it. It was a great way to use up some leftover sausage and Swiss chard.


Aneta Bratoeva
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This lasagna was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious!


Tarekegn Tessema
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I wasn't sure how I would like this lasagna, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious!


SHONTAE DeShields
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This lasagna was easy to make and it tasted great. I will definitely be making it again.


Alyssa Workman
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This lasagna was delicious! I loved the combination of sausage and Swiss chard.


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I loved this lasagna! The sausage and Swiss chard filling was so flavorful and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. The lasagna was easy to make and it baked up perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Almas Bukhari
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This lasagna was a great way to use up some leftover sausage and Swiss chard. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abass Mohammed
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Yum! This lasagna was amazing. The sausage and Swiss chard filling was so flavorful and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. The lasagna was easy to make and it baked up perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Diana Al
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This lasagna was delicious! The sausage and Swiss chard filling was flavorful and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. The lasagna was easy to make and it baked up perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


17vl Y
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the lasagna was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakeem Vanwyk
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The sausage and Swiss chard filling was flavorful and hearty, and the béchamel sauce was creamy and rich. The lasagna was easy to assemble, and it baked up beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.