Spicy Spinach Lasagna

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 10 ounces spinach
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 3/4 lb swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 egg
• 8-12 lasagna noodles
• parmesan cheese, shredded
• parsley, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Cook and crumble bacon.

2. 2

   In drippings and oil, saute onion and garlic.

3. 3

   Add next 7 ingredients, and heat to combine flavors.

4. 4

   In bowl, combine ricotta, Swiss and egg.

5. 5

   Spread 1 c sauce in bottom of baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer 1/2 of the noodles, 1/2 cheese mix and 1/2 remaining sauce.

7. 7

   Repeat layers.

8. 8

   Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Top with Parmesan and parsley.

10. 10

    Cool 10 minutes before serving.