Made-Over Lasagna Recipe

Name: Made-Over Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Italian sausage (ground); 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; 4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 2 eggs (beaten); 3 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni; 1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced); 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (I use Ragu meat)

Servings: persons

1
In small bowl whisk together your beaten egg, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, parmesan cheese and 2 tsp garlic powder.
2
Meanwhile cook macaroni according to package for 8-11mins.
3
Brown sausage and drain; add 1 jar spaghetti sauce.
4
In 13x9-inch baking dish layer noodles, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, mushrooms.
5
Repeat layers.
6
Heat other jar of sauce adding oregano, and 1tsp garlic powder, and pour over top of dish -- careful not to overfill, but fully saturate.
7
Cover with foil and cook 40 minutes. Remove foil and top with 1.5-2 cups mozzarella and continue to cook for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
8
**Serve with garlic bread and watch it disappear!**.
9
Also a gr8 dish to make ahead -- freezes great!

629

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Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Italian sausage (ground), 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 4 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded), and more.

Yes, Made-Over 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!

Made-Over Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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