Quick Lasagna Casserole Recipe

Name: Quick Lasagna Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces dried campanelle pasta or 12 ounces cellantani pasta; 1 lb bulk Italian sausage; 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges; 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (24 -28 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 cups shredded italian-blend cheese (8 oz.); snipped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

12 ounces dried campanelle pasta or 12 ounces cellantani pasta
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (24 -28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups shredded italian-blend cheese (8 oz.)
snipped fresh parsley

1
Preheat oven to 375; cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
2
In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, sweet pepper, and garlic until sausage is no longer pink; drain fat.
3
Transfer sausage mixture to a very large bowl.
4
Stir in cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and fennel seed.
5
Transfer pasta mixture to an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish.
6
In a bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, and 1 cup of Italian-blend cheese.
7
Spoon ricotta cheese mixture over pasta mixture in large spoonfuls.
8
Sprinkle remaining Italian-blend cheese over top.
9
Cover dish with foil.
10
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.
11
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
12
Garnish with snipped parsley.

750

kcal

Calories

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces dried campanelle pasta or 12 ounces cellantani pasta, 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges, 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips, and more.

Yes, Quick Lasagna Casserole 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!

Quick Lasagna Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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