Easy Peri-Peri Buffalo Lasagna

12
30 minutes
2 hours
Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this ground bison meat dish combines bold flavors with practicality, promising a satisfying and flavorful experience without the fuss. Get ready to spice up your dinner routine with this easy and delicious twist on a timeless favorite.
Directions
- In a hot skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Cook the ground buffalo and pork until browned and crumbly, for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté in the garlic and onion. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion and garlic are soft. Stir in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, peri-peri sauce, salsa, water, and Italian seasoning.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer meat sauce, occasionally stirring for approximately 1 hour or until thickened and flavorful.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Put in a microwave-safe bowl. Put frozen spinach in the microwave and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until steaming and no water is left in the bowl. Let cool then stir in cottage cheese.
- On a a 9x13-inch baking pan, spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of . Add a layer of noodles, spread another layer of meat sauce, and add a layer of noodles. Top it with the spinach-cheese mixture, another layer of noodles, and redo the process of layering the meat sauce, lasagna noodles and spinach-cheese mixture in the baking pan
- Finish it off by adding shredded Italian cheese blend on top and covering the pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven. After 40 minutes, uncover and continue baking for about 15 minutes more or until cheese is browned and bubbly.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!