Simple Lasagna Burgers

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Simple Lasagna Burgers). Leftover Italian sausage and ricotta cheese combined with a craving for a juicy burger was the inspiration for this quick creation. For a little extra kick, use hot Italian sausage and add your favorite hot sauce to taste while mixing together the meats.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 16 mins

Total: 31 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Simple Lasagna Burgers

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

12 ounces ricotta cheese

1 cup spaghetti sauce

⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 bunch fresh spinach

6 hamburger buns

split

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Mix the ground beef Italian sausage red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Form the mixture into 12 thin wide patties. Place about 2 ounces of ricotta cheese in the middle of 6 patties. Place the remaining 6 patties over the ricotta topped patties press down and pinch the edges to seal the cheese in the center.

Step 3

Cook on the preheated grill until the burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness about 8 minutes per side for well done. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 4

Place the cooked burgers on buns then top with spaghetti sauce Parmesan cheese and spinach leaves.

Nutritional Information

Simple Lasagna Burgers

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 592.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 37.2g 74%

Carbohydrates: 36.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 33g 51%

Saturated Fat: 13g 65%

Cholesterol: 99.4mg 33%

Vitamin A Iu: 6437IU 129%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.7mg 113%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 18.4mg 31%

Folate: 175mcg 44%

Calcium: 359.2mg 36%

Iron: 6mg 33%

Magnesium: 96.3mg 34%

Potassium: 939.4mg 26%

Sodium: 1269mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 63%

Calories From Fat: 296.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.