Hearty Sausage And Cheese Lasagna Recipe

Name: Hearty Sausage And Cheese Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 2 medium onions, chopped; 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon. Discard drippings in pan.
2
Add onions to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, parsley, bay leaf, brown sugar, oregano, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
3
Remove 1 cup sauce from pan. Stir cooked sausage into remaining sauce. Spread reserved sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles and half of each of the following: sausage mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone. Repeat layers (dish will be full).
4
Bake, covered, 55-65 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

1358

kcal

Calories

Fat

164

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 2 medium onions, chopped, 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Hearty Sausage And Cheese 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.

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Hearty Sausage And Cheese Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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