Lady Di's Lasagna Recipe

Name: Lady Di's Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (ground beef or pork sausage can be used if italian sausage is not available); 1 medium diced onion; 1 diced green pepper; 2 minced garlic cloves; 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (or 4 cups of In Search of the Ultimate Spaghetti/Pizza/Pasta Sauce); 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil (1 teaspoon if using dry); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon mccormick spicy steak seasoning (omit if using spiced Italian sausage or you do not want it 'kicked up a notch'); 12 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles, or; 1 lb homemade fresh lasagna noodles (Perfect Egg Pasta); 1 egg; 16 ounces ricotta cheese (in a pinch cottage cheese, with the excess milk drained off can be used, or make your own Recipe #34); 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (In Mexico, asadero or chihuahua can be used); 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (Cotija, also called queso anejado can be used)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage (ground beef or pork sausage can be used if italian sausage is not available)
1 medium diced onion
1 diced green pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (or 4 cups of In Search of the Ultimate Spaghetti/Pizza/Pasta Sauce)
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil (1 teaspoon if using dry)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon mccormick spicy steak seasoning (omit if using spiced Italian sausage or you do not want it 'kicked up a notch')
12 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles, or
1 lb homemade fresh lasagna noodles (Perfect Egg Pasta)
1 egg
16 ounces ricotta cheese (in a pinch cottage cheese, with the excess milk drained off can be used, or make your own Recipe #34)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (In Mexico, asadero or chihuahua can be used)
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese (Cotija, also called queso anejado can be used)

1
Meat Sauce:.
2
Sprinkle Italian sausage with steak seasoning (if desired).
3
Brown sausage, onions, garlic and green peppers in olive oil.
4
Do not over cook, just until meat is no longer pink.
5
Drain any excess grease.
6
Add spaghetti sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and simmer for 30 minutes or until thick.
7
Cheese Filling:.
8
In medium mixing bowl add ricotta cheese, egg and 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (save other 3/4 for layering).
9
Mix by hand until smooth (mixture should be a little fluffy).
10
Spray large baking dish with non-stick cooking oil.
11
Spread 1/2 cup of sauce on bottom.
12
Place noodles in single layer on top, breaking and piecing together to make fit in pan.
13
Spread 1/3 of sauce evenly over noodles.
14
Evenly spoon on 1/3 of parmesan mixture.
15
Sprinkle with 1/3 mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of remaining parmesan.
16
Place second layer of noodles and repeat sauce, parmesan mixture and cheese.
17
Repeat again for final layer.
18
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
19
Remove lid and bake additional 15 minutes.
20
Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.

1420

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage (ground beef or pork sausage can be used if italian sausage is not available), 1 medium diced onion, 1 diced green pepper, and more.

Yes, Lady Di's 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.

Lady Di's Lasagna

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