Meals with Mike: Sausage, Cheese, and Basil Lasagna + Strawberry Spinach Salad

We’re excited to share the first recipe in the Meals with Mike series! QSC Member Mike Kelly will join us monthly for a live cooking demonstration, and while we hope you can make it in person, we’ll be sharing the recipes here on our blog for those who aren’t able to make it.

This month’s recipe was a delicious Sausage, Cheese, and Basil Lasagna, accompanied by a Strawberry Spinach Salad. You’ll find both recipes below - enjoy!

Strawberry Spinach Salad

Salad Dressing
2 tbsp sesame seeds (plain or toasted)
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1/4c white sugar (or 3 tablespoons of clover honey)
1/2c olive oil
1/4c distilled white vinegar
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp minced onion

Whisk together the dressing ingredients. If making ahead, chill in the refrigerator.

Salad
10 oz fresh spinach; chopped, washed and dried
4c strawberries; hulled and sliced
1/4c blanched slivered almonds

In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving.

From AllRecipes, 2001

Sausage, Cheese, and Basil Lasagna

Click here for the lasagna recipe from Bon Appetit!