Improvised Sausage Lasagna Recipe

Name: Improvised Sausage Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or hot); 1 cup onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 cups prepared tomato-basil spaghetti sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon marjoram or ½ teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 egg; ¾ cup parmesan cheese (divided); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 6 no-cook lasagna noodles

Servings: persons

1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or hot)
1 cup onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups prepared tomato-basil spaghetti sauce
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon marjoram or ½ teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
¾ cup parmesan cheese (divided)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
6 no-cook lasagna noodles

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Crumble sausage and saute in a large Dutch oven until lightly browned, then add onion.
3
When sausage is completed cooked and browned, add garlic and tomato paste.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
5
Add spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings.
6
Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta, egg, 1/2 cup parmesan, and parsley.
8
Set aside.
9
Assemble lasagna by spooning sauce into prepared pan to cover the bottom (about 1-1/2 cups).
10
Layer 3 lasagna noodles (they expand when cooked), 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, and 1/2 of the sliced mozzarella.
11
Cover with sauce.
12
Layer 3 more lasagna noodles, remaining 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, and remaining 1/2 of the sliced mozzarella.
13
Cover with remaining sauce.
14
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
15
Cover with nonstick aluminum foil (or foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray) and bake for 25 minutes.
16
Remove foil and bake, uncovered, for another 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
17
Cool 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

1168

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed (sweet or hot), 1 cup onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Improvised Sausage 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Improvised Sausage Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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