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Hot sausage sweet potato lasagna with layers of ricotta and savory spices.

Easy Sweet Potato Lasagna with Burrata

A cozy and slightly spicy twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of thinly sliced sweet potatoes, hot sausage, and creamy burrata cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Hot Italian sausage Use spicy or mild according to preference.
  • 4 medium Sweet potatoes Slice thin for best texture.
  • 8 oz Burrata Can substitute with fresh mozzarella.
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese Mix with garlic and herbs for flavor.
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce Choose a brand that is not overly sweet.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Grated, for topping.
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Optional, adds nutrition.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Thinly slice the sweet potatoes.
  3. In a skillet, brown the hot Italian sausage with garlic and onion until cooked through, then drain excess grease.
  4. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and chopped basil or parsley.
Assembly
  1. In a baking dish, layer thin slices of sweet potatoes, followed by a layer of the sausage mixture, a layer of marinara sauce, and a layer of the ricotta mixture.
  2. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, ending with sweet potato slices on top.
Baking
  1. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil, add burrata on top, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor, assemble ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. This dish can also be frozen before adding burrata. Sweet potatoes can hold moisture after freezing; let rest after reheating.