Birthday Lasagna (Originally Called "Worth It Lasagna" Recipe

Name: Birthday Lasagna (Originally Called "Worth It Lasagna"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (26 ounce) jars meatless spaghetti sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup Burgundy wine; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (I just use 2lbs pre ground Italian turkey instead, so I dont have to bother removing casings from li); 3/4 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 (24 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli, thawed; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 18 slices provolone cheese, cut in half; 6 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 5 large tomatoes, slice

Servings: persons

2 (26 ounce) jars meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup Burgundy wine
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed (I just use 2lbs pre ground Italian turkey instead, so I dont have to bother removing casings from li)
3/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 1/2 lbs sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 (15 ounce) cartons ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 (24 ounce) packages frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
18 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
6 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
5 large tomatoes, slice

1
In a Dutch oven, bring first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring often.
2
In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in raisins and Italian seasoning; add to sauce. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onion until moisture has evaporated. Stir into sauce. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, spinach and grated Parmesan; set aside.
3
In each of two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes, layer 1-1/3 cups sauce, half of a package of ravioli, 1-1/3 cups sauce, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, six half slices of provolone, 1 cup Monterey Jack and 2-1/2 cups spinach mixture.
4
Top each with six half slices of provolone, 1 cup Monterey Jack, 1-1/3 cups sauce, remaining ravioli and sauce, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan, six half slices of provolone, sliced tomatoes and remaining Monterey Jack (dishes will be full).
5
Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

2446

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

Carbs

197

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (26 ounce) jars meatless spaghetti sauce, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, 1/2 cup Burgundy wine, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Birthday Lasagna (Originally Called "Worth It Lasagna" 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.

Birthday Lasagna (Originally Called "Worth It Lasagna"

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