Bindu'S Meaty Cheesy Lasagna With A Kick' Recipe

Name: Bindu'S Meaty Cheesy Lasagna With A Kick'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; Sauce; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed; Smallest package of ground beef cooked and drained; 2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; (a dash of fennel and thyme); 1 TBSP dried crushed red pepper; 1 package sliced mushrooms (steam them with a little salt for 5 minutes in microwave oven and drain excess water ahead of time); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, juice reserved; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Filling:; Make in a Pyrex bowl; 1 cup fresh basil leaves (or the rest of the container); 1 cup fresh chopped spinach; 1 15-ounce or smaller container ricotta cheese; 1 cup cottage cheese; 1 1/2 cups grated (smoked if possible) mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; (a pinch of garam masala); Lasagna; 12 10x2-inch lasagna noodles (try whole wheat)

Servings: persons

Ingredients
Sauce
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed
Smallest package of ground beef cooked and drained
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoon dried oregano
(a dash of fennel and thyme)
1 TBSP dried crushed red pepper
1 package sliced mushrooms (steam them with a little salt for 5 minutes in microwave oven and drain excess water ahead of time)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Filling:
Make in a Pyrex bowl
1 cup fresh basil leaves (or the rest of the container)
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 15-ounce or smaller container ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups grated (smoked if possible) mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
(a pinch of garam masala)
Lasagna
12 10x2-inch lasagna noodles (try whole wheat)
sprinkle the top with some cheddar cheese if desired

1
Preparation
2
For sauce:
3
Heat 2 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage; saute until browned, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Add prosciutto; stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to bowl.
4
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and next 6 ingredients. Saute until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, basil, and sausage mixture. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
5
For lasagna assemblage:
6
Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm. Drain. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet.
7
Make the filling and set aside
8
Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce evenly over bottom. Arrange 3 noodles atop sauce. Spread 3/4 cup cheese mixture thinly over noodles. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over. Repeat with noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce 2 more times. Cover with 3 noodles. Sprinkle with cheddar. Cover with foil.
9
Can be prepared day ahead.
10
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Bake lasagna, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 375u00b0F until heated through, about 10 minutes longer.
11
Let stand 5-10 minutes and serve with garlic bread.

1996

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, Sauce, 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed, and more.

Yes, Bindu'S Meaty Cheesy Lasagna With A Kick' falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bindu'S Meaty Cheesy Lasagna With A Kick'

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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