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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 16 mins
• Total Time: 31 mins
• Calories: 593 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 bunch fresh spinach
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 hamburger buns, split
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 12 ounces ricotta cheese

Recipe Instructions

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.