3/4 lb. spinach lasagna noodles
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

MEAT SAUCE:

1/2 lb. Italian sausage
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion
2 sweet red or green peppers, sliced
1 can plum tomatoes, pureed
1/4 tsp. salt & pepper

Break sausage up into 1 inch chunks. Heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions for 3 minutes. Add sausage. Cook another 5 minutes. Add peppers. Cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes until thickened.

SAUCE:

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
4 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 pkg. spinach, cooked, squeezed & chopped
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Melt butter, whisk in flour and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes more. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, spinach and cheese.

Meanwhile cook the noodles. Arrange in 13 x 9 inch baking dish, a single layer of noodles. Spread with half of the meat sauce, 1/4 of the noodles and half the white sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling. Makes 8 servings.