Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna CLASSICO Recipe

Name: Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna CLASSICO
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage; 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 cup each chopped green and red bell peppers; 1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Low-Moisture Mozzarella-Parmesan Cheese Blend; 1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO FAMILY FAVORITES Traditional Pasta Sauce; 1/2 cup water; 12 lasagna noodles, cooked

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Mix ricotta, basil and black pepper in medium bowl.
3
Reserve 1 cup shredded cheese.
4
Add remaining shredded cheese to ricotta mixture; mix well.
5
Brown sausage with onions and bell peppers in large skillet.
6
Drain; return to skillet.
7
Stir in pasta sauce.
8
Add 1/2 cup water to empty sauce jar; cover with lid and shake well.
9
Stir water into meat sauce.
10
Spread 1/3 of meat sauce onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with 3 noodles and half the ricotta mixture.
11
Top with layers of 3 noodles, half the remaining meat sauce and 3 noodles.
12
Cover with layers of remaining ricotta mixture, noodles, meat sauce and reserved shredded cheese.
13
Cover with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
14
Bake 1 hour or until heated through, removing foil after 45 min.
15
Let stand 15 min.
16
before cutting to serve.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

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 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese, 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper, 1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna CLASSICO 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!

Spicy Italian Sausage Lasagna CLASSICO

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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