This dish is a great lasagna substitute. Forgo those gross
GF lasagna noodles and get a taste of something better, and better for you.
Kale is a super-food! It helps your immune system and also serves as an anti-inflammatory.
I give my dogs the stalks after I have cut away the leaves and they are
thrilled! So much better for them than processed doggy treats! I use a specific
GF pasta sauce in the recipe because it does not contain any added sugars, but
any pasta sauce will do the job! Enjoy!
Ingredients
2 bunches of kale, cut into ribbons (see instructions below)
1-4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. olive oil
2 19.5 oz. packages of Jenni-O Hot Turkey Italian Sausage
5 cups GF/Sugar Free Organicville Pasta Sauce
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. ground fennel
½ Cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
4 Cups grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Directions: Kale
Cut the Kale into ribbons close to the stem. The longer your
pieces the easier it will be to layer the kale as if it were noodles.
Boil the Kale with the salt for 6-8 minutes or until
slightly softened. You do not want to overcook the kale into mush, but want it
softened. Drain, rinse, and blot dry with a paper towel.
Directions: Filling
Squeeze the meat out of the turkey Italian sausage links and
brown with the olive oil in a skillet. Add the pasta sauce, basil, and fennel
to the meat and allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is
thickened.
Directions: Layering
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish
with non-stick cooking spray. Layer the kale across the bottom of the pan and
sprinkle with parmesan cheese (see image below). Spread half of the meat
mixture over the top of the kale and top with 2 Cups of the reduced-fat
mozzarella cheese. Repeat these steps again to create the final layers. Top
with the remainder of the cheese and cover with foil. Bake covered for 20-25
minutes; remove cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese
is bubbling. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Products
Organicville Italian Herb Pasta Sauce is a great sugar
free/GF option. Kale is a leafy green plant and is also a SUPER FOOD!
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