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Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a large 9x13 casserole dish.
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Set aside.
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Remove sausage from castings.
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Just take a knife or kitchen shears and cut along the bottom edge.
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The casting should come off easily.
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Cook sausage in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Using a silicone spoon or spatula, cut up the sausage to resemble small pieces.
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Cook until no longer pink in the middle.
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Drain off fat.
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Add 4 1/2 cups marinara sauce (my homemade marinara sauce on my website is wonderful).
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Stir until well combined.
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Turn off heat and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, basil, pepper, nutmeg and Parmesan cheese.
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Stir until well combined.
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Into your casserole dish, layer in the following order: Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of the dish.
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Top with 4 lasagna noodles.
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Spread half of the ricotta mixture over noodles.
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Spread 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce over the ricotta.
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Top with 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Add 4 noodles, remaining ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups sauce, and 2/3 cup mozzarella.
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Top with remaining 4 lasagna noodles, 1 cup sauce and 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese.
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Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese has melted.
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Click on the related blog link for tips on making ahead.
