Venison Lasagna

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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Hearty layers of spicy venison sausage, rich tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses baked to perfection
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Venison Lasagna

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 782

Description

This Venison Lasagna transforms game meat into a comforting, family-friendly classic. The spicy venison sausage provides a robust, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with a slow-simmered tomato sauce infused with garlic, basil, and oregano. Layers of tender pasta noodles are bound together with creamy ricotta, sharp Parmesan, and melted mozzarella cheese. The result is a dish that is both hearty and satisfying, with a perfect balance of savory meat, acidic tomatoes, and rich dairy. It is an excellent choice for weekend dinners, potlucks, or when you need a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve with a simple green salad to balance the richness.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook and stir the venison sausage, onion salt, and garlic salt in a large skillet over medium heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Add the whole tomatoes (crushed), tomato sauce, dried parsley flakes, sugar, basil, salt, and mushrooms to the skillet.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of spaghetti sauce, about 1 hour.
  7. Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  8. In a bowl, mix the remaining dried parsley flakes, oregano, and remaining salt with the ricotta and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  9. Spread a thin layer of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  10. Layer with 2 noodles, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, half of the mozzarella cheese, and another layer of sauce.
  11. Repeat the layers with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and sauce.
  12. Top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
  13. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  15. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow the lasagna to set.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 782kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 49.7g77%
Saturated Fat 23.3g117%
Cholesterol 142mg48%
Sodium 8869mg370%
Total Carbohydrate 38.3g13%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugars 9.3g
Protein 51.1g103%

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

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