1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Brown sausage, breaking it up as you cook, in a large skillet; remove and drain on paper towel-lined plate. 3. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, pesto (if using), 1/4 c Italian-blend cheese, egg, and Italian seasoning. 4. Spread 1/4-1/3 c pasta sauce in the bottom of an 8x4 inch loaf pan. 5. Spread 1/4 c of ricotta mixture on one noodle and place noodle in loaf pan. 6. Sprinkle some of the spinach and cooked sausage on top, then spoon a few tablespoons of pasta sauce on top. 7. Top with a few tablespoons of Parmesan. 8. Repeat layering, reserving a good 1/4 c pasta sauce and cheese for the top layer. 9. Press down lightly and spread remaining pasta sauce on top of the last noodle; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. 10. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. 11. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes; make sure noodles are fully cooked and tender. 12. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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