Lasagna

This classic lasagna is a comforting masterpiece of layers, featuring tender noodles, savory sausage, and a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. The dish is bound together by a creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese blend, topped with sharp Parmesan for a golden, bubbly crust. Each slice offers a perfect balance of textures: the soft pasta, the juicy meat, and the velvety cheese. It is an ideal centerpiece for family dinners, potlucks, or Sunday suppers. While it requires some patience to assemble and bake, the result is a deeply satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 1605.5

Description

This classic lasagna is a comforting masterpiece of layers, featuring tender noodles, savory sausage, and a rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. The dish is bound together by a creamy ricotta and mozzarella cheese blend, topped with sharp Parmesan for a golden, bubbly crust. Each slice offers a perfect balance of textures: the soft pasta, the juicy meat, and the velvety cheese. It is an ideal centerpiece for family dinners, potlucks, or Sunday suppers. While it requires some patience to assemble and bake, the result is a deeply satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve with a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up every last drop of sauce.

Ingredients

Sausage, sliced thin
Olive oil
Onions, chopped
Garlic clove, minced
Tomato sauce
Salt
Red pepper
Ricotta cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Lasagna noodle, cooked (box)
Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on a baking sheet to prevent sticking.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate and discard excess fat from the pan.
3
In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4
Stir in tomato sauce, salt, and the browned sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
5
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the mozzarella cheese until well combined.
6
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread about 1/2 cup of the sausage sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7
Layer cooked noodles over the sauce, followed by a layer of the ricotta-mozzarella mixture, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a generous amount of sausage sauce.
8
Repeat the layers (noodles, cheese mixture, Parmesan, sauce) until all ingredients are used, ending with a top layer of noodles covered with sauce.
9
Sprinkle the remaining grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
10
Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow it to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1605.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 112.7g174%
Saturated Fat 49.3g247%
Cholesterol 276.4mg93%
Sodium 2450.0mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 49.7g17%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g31%
Sugars 22.1g
Protein 98.6g198%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lasagna, italian, sausage, cheese, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, pasta, tomato sauce, main course, family dinner, baked, comfort food, layered, onion, garlic, red pepper, olive oil, slow cooked, meat sauce

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