Best Italian Sausage Lasagna Recipes

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JOHNSONVILLE® ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Johnsonville Italian Sausages make it simple to enjoy authentic Italian flavor. This classic lasagna dish is made so much easier when you've got Johnsonville backing you up. The flavor of the Italian sausages will help to make this recipe your new lasagna favorite!

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package Johnsonville® Italian Ground Sausage
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Add marinara sauce and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and spinach.
  • In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce. Arrange 3 noodles over sauce. Spread one-fourth of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, top with 1 cup of meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat process 3 times. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 158.6 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 52.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

EASY ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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This classic dish is a meal on its own, made special with Bob Evans Italian roll sausage

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound Bob Evans Italian Roll Sausage
1 jar pasta sauce (26 oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
1 package oven ready lasagna noodles (8 oz)
1 container ricotta cheese (15 oz)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, crumble and cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Remove from heat and stir in pasta sauce and tomato sauce. In small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning. Preheat oven to 375F. Spread 1 cup sauce into bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Cover noodles with 1/3 of ricotta cheese mixture, 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers two more times. Add last 3 noodles. Top lasagna with remaining sauce and with remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan over mozzarella. Cover and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until noodles are tender. Uncover and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt cheese.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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No need to buy frozen lasagna when you have this much-loved recipe on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
  • Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.

Provided by Amy Bond

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Mozzarella     Ricotta     Ground Beef     Sausage     Spinach     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces lean ground beef
6 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
LASAGNA
15 lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces)
2 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
2 large eggs
4 3/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • FOR SAUCE:
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool.
  • FOR LASAGNA:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain; cover with cold water.
  • Combine ricotta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix in spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
  • Drain pasta and pat dry. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit. Spread half of ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick). Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over lasagna. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA WITH BECHAMEL SAUCE



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The bechamel adds a little something special to this wonderful lasagna. I like to use part skim ricotta and mozzarella and low-fat milk to cut some of the fat in this dish. You won't notice the difference.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 serving cooking spray
½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce, divided
1 (9 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, divided
1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms, divided
1 (16 ounce) package shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the sausage in a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the sausage and set aside.
  • To make bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Allow the flour and butter to cook until light and foamy, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly; whisk in milk, a little at a time. Whisk in the salt and nutmeg and bring the sauce to a bare simmer, whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg and stir in the ricotta cheese and parsley until thoroughly combined.
  • To assemble lasagna, pour about 1 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top the sauce with 4 lasagna noodles, overlapping if necessary. On the noodles, layer 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the cooked sausage, 1/3 cup of mushrooms, 1/4 of the bechamel sauce, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/8 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1 more cup of marinara sauce. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a final layer of noodles topped with a layer of marinara sauce, bechamel sauce, the remaining mozzarella cheese, and remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the noodles are tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and bake until the top cheese layer is browned, about 5 more minutes. Allow the lasagna to stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 997 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

JOHNSONVILLE ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Johnsonville Italian Sausages make it simple to enjoy authentic Italian flavor. This classic lasagna dish is made so much easier when you've got Johnsonville backing you up. The flavor of the Italian sausages will help to make this recipe your new lasagna favorite!

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) Johnsonville Italian Ground Sausage (or links, decased)
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cartons (15 ounces, each) ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain.
  • 2. Add marinara sauce and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, ¼ cup Parmesan and spinach.
  • 4. In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce.
  • 5. Arrange 3 noodles over sauce.
  • 6. Spread one-fourth of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, top with 1 cup of meat sauce.
  • 7. Sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat process 3 times.
  • 8. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • 9. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
  • 10. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
  • 11. Serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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"I received this recipe from a friend," writes Becky Harrington of Grandin, North Dakota. "It's the best lasagna I've had!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
3/4 to 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a small skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Combine the egg, ricotta and parsley., Spread 1/4 cup sauce in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Trim noodles to fit dish. Layer a third of the noodle pieces over sauce; top with a third of the remaining sauce, a third of the ricotta mixture and 3 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice., Cover; bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 1120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

JOHNSONVILLE® ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



Johnsonville® Italian Sausage Lasagna image

Johnsonville Italian Sausages make it simple to enjoy authentic Italian flavor. This classic lasagna dish is made so much easier when you've got Johnsonville backing you up. The flavor of the Italian sausages will help to make this recipe your new lasagna favorite!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) Johnsonville® Italian Ground Sausage (or links, decased)
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cartons (15 ounces, each) ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Add marinara sauce and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and spinach., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce. Arrange 3 noodles over sauce. Spread one-fourth of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, top with 1 cup of meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat process 3 times. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 40-45 minutes., Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve.

Nutrition Facts :

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA (COOKING FOR 2)



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Perfect for when you don't want a full pan of lasagna (but still want leftovers for lunch the next day), this small version packs a big flavor punch with Italian sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes and three kinds of cheese.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese (from 15-oz container)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb bulk mild Italian sausage
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce (from 26-oz jar)
4 no-boil lasagna noodles (from 8-oz package)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix mozzarella and ricotta cheeses; set aside.
  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, onion and pepper flakes in butter 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is cooked through and onion softens; drain. Return to skillet; stir in sauce.
  • Spread rounded 1/2 cup sauce mixture in bottom of loaf pan. Top with 1 lasagna noodle. Top with rounded 1/2 cup ricotta mixture. Pour rounded 1/2 cup sauce mixture over ricotta mixture. Top with 1 lasagna noodle. Top with rounded 1/2 cup ricotta mixture, followed by rounded 1/2 cup sauce mixture. Top with 1 lasagna noodle, followed by remaining ricotta mixture. Top with 1 lasagna noodle, then with remaining sauce mixture. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove cover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender and mixture is bubbling at edges. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1080 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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This recipe came from my mom, but of course I tweaked it, always putting my own spin on things. I sell this lasagna to my co-workers when they need a fast supper. I make it up, deliver it to them, and they bake it up for supper or put in the freezer.

Provided by Crazy foodie lady

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 pound ground Italian sausage
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in Italian sausage. Cook and stir until sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon Greek seasoning, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt; stir well. Simmer until flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Mix remaining mozzarella cheese with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon basil, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1 teaspoon thyme, and 1 teaspoon rosemary in a large bowl.
  • Spoon a layer of meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish; place 3 to 4 lasagna noodles atop meat sauce layer. Spread another layer of meat sauce over lasagna noodles; sprinkle a layer of the seasoned mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients and top casserole with the reserved 1/2 cup plain mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 2159.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND SPINACH



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I don't like lasagna!!! But, I do like this one. It took me a good 10 years to come up with a lasagna recipe that I lilke. I happen to like cottage cheese in my lasagna, but if you prefer ricotta, substitute. All four food groups are in this recipe. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!

Provided by Andtototoo

Categories     European

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 ounces dried lasagna noodles, cooked in boiling water
3 tablespoons oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 teaspoon minced garlic
30 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Rinse cooked lasagna noodles and set aside. Be sure that you don't use more than 12 oz. or the lasagna will be too dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a dutch oven or other large vessel, put the oil, onion and green bell pepper. Saute over medium heat until the onion is tender.
  • Add the sausage and garlic and stir-fry until well browned, chopping up the meat as you stir, to make sure all of the pieces are small.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, oregano, basil and 1 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, press out the water from the thawed spinach so that it is very dry. Put the spinach into a medium-size mixing bowl.
  • Add the cottage cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoons salt and black pepper to the spinach. Stir until well mixed.
  • In another medium-size bowl put the grated Mozzarella cheese.
  • In a lasagna pan that you have oiled, put down 1/3 of the tomato-meat sauce.
  • Cover with 1/2 of the lasagna noodles.
  • Top with 1/2 of the spinach-cottage cheese filling.
  • Top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat using 1/3 of the tomato-meat sauce, remaining noodles, remaining spinach filling and mozzarella cheese.
  • Top with the remaining 1/3 of the tomato-meat sauce and sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the very top.
  • Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 45 minutes.
  • You might wonder whether or not there is enough tomato sauce, but once the lasagna heats up and the cheese gets gooey, there is enough sauce. I don't like a a lasagna with lots of runny heavy tomato sauce that covers the taste of everything else in the lasagna. If you feel like you need a bit more, add an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce to the tomato-meat sauce.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA ROLLS



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It's the same great flavor of lasagna but in a fun and interesting shape. I often make a pan of these and pop them in the freezer for future dinners. -Hollie Lervold, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, oregano, parsley flakes and thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (19 ounces) Italian sausage links
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes. Stir in olives., Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions for al dente. Cook sausages in a large skillet according to package directions; drain. Remove sausages and cut in half widthwise. In the same skillet, cook and stir spinach over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or until wilted; drain spinach and squeeze dry., In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and spinach. Spread 3 cups sauce mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture on each noodle. Place a sausage half on a short end; carefully roll up. Cut in half widthwise; place ruffle side up in sauce mixture. Repeat with remaining noodles, cream cheese mixture and sausages., Pour 1-1/2 cups sauce mixture over rolls; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with remaining sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

INDIVIDUAL SWISS CHARD AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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To make this recipe as a single large lasagna in a 9-by-13-inch pan, cut the noodles into strips 4 inches wide and 13 inches long. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes, and let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed, meat crumbled into small pieces
3 shallots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
3 pounds Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
3 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 1/2 cups whole milk
Fresh Lasagna Noodles, (cut into 4-inch squares and cooked, or store-bought dried noodles, cooked and cut to size)
8 ounces fontina cheese, grated (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the filling: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring, until golden and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer sausage to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and add shallots to drippings in pan. Cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add chard, and cook, stirring frequently, until just starting to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, lemon zest, and salt, and season with pepper. Cook, stirring often, until chard wilts completely, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a colander to drain.
  • Make the bechamel: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and red-pepper flakes, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, a little at a time, until incorporated. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring gently and often, until thickened and creamy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Place a piece of parchment flush against the surface of sauce to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Place 8 baking dishes that are 7 inches across and 1 1/2 inches deep on rimmed baking sheets. Spread 3 tablespoons of bechamel in each dish, and top with a noodle. Spread 3 tablespoons chard mixture evenly in each dish, then divide 1/2 of the sausage mixture among dishes (about cup each). Top each dish with 2 tablespoons bechamel, then a noodle. Repeat once with chard, sausage, bechamel, and another noodle. Top each with 2 tablespoons of bechamel. Sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons fontina.
  • Bake until cheese is golden brown and sauce is bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

SWISS CHARD & ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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I'm always looking for different lasagnas...a break from the red sauce ones. This is from October 2008 Martha Stewart mag and it is really, really delish. This, of cours, has my tweaks in it...more cheese, light milk, etc. They show it in individual baking dishes, but I like to make it in one 9x13 pan...seems a little less precious and perfect and then people can easily go back for seconds!

Provided by Liza at Food.com

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pan, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 lbs sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
3 whole shallots, peeled and sliced
3 lbs swiss chard, I used 3 bunches
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup flour
4 1/2 cups milk (i used nonfat and it works great)
12 ounces fontina
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
9 sheets cooked regular lasagna noodles or 9 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Make the filling: heat oil in a large saute pan over med-high heat.
  • Add sausage, crumble and cook til golden, 6 minutes.
  • Transfer to paper-towel lined plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add shallots to pan with drippings still in pan, cook til translucent, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chard and cook, til starts to wilt, 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper, cook 3 more minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • Make bechamel: Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, salt, red-pepper flakes, cook and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook til a little golden, 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk and simmer on medium for about 6-10 minutes til thickened, til it nicely coats back of spoon. Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded fontina cheese.
  • Butter 9x13 pan.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of bechamel on bottom of plan.
  • Put one layer of lasagna noodles.
  • Top with half of the chard mixture.
  • Then top with half of sausage mixture.
  • Then 1/3 of shredded cheese.
  • Then another 1/2-1 cup of the bechamel.
  • Repeat with another layer of noodles, the rest of the chard, the rest of the sausage, another 1/3 portion of the cheese and more bechamel.
  • Finish with a last layer of lasagna noodles, pour the rest of the bechamel sauce over and top with remainder of shredded fontina cheese.
  • Sprinkle sparingly another 1/2 cup of parmesan over top.
  • Bake until golden browned and bubbly, about 30-35 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.1, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 118.7, Sodium 2584.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.7

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA CASSEROLE



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This rich casserole has all the flavor of lasagna, including Italian sausage, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Plus, it's made with easy-prep penne pasta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown sausage with onions, peppers and garlic in large skillet; drain.
  • Drain pasta. Add sausage mixture and pasta sauce; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix egg, ricotta and 1 cup shredded cheese until blended. Drop tablespoonfuls over pasta mixture in dish. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until heated through. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 22 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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So easy & super delicious! Really like the Italian sausage... it adds great flavor. Modified recipe from Johnsonville Sausage

Provided by Aunt Sukki

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package italian ground sausage
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
4 cups cottage cheese or 4 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
2 cups chopped spinach (frozen or fresh)
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, lightly oil and set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pan cook the sausage until no longer pink. Add onion and garlic and continue cooking for another 4 minutes.
  • Add marinara sauce to the sausage mixture and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, blend cottage or ricotta cheese, egg, ¼ cup of the cheese blend and the chopped spinach; set aside.
  • Coat a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil and spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
  • Top with 3 lasagna noodles. Spread ¼ of the cottage or ricotta cheese mixture on the noodles and layer on 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle ½ cup cheese blend. Repeat this process three more times starting with the noodles and finish with the remaining ¼ cup of cheese blend. Sprinkle with oregano on top.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.3, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 111.8, Sodium 1540.8, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 17.2, Protein 36.8

CHICKEN AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE ALFREDO LASAGNA



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Jammed packed with Heavy cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. You can make it your own by adding chopped fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, or other veggies.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
2 garlic cloves (divided)
1 yellow onion, chopped (divided about 1 cup total)
2 boneless chicken breasts, skinless, cut into bite sized pieces
1 lb mild italian bulk sausage
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning (divided)
9 -12 lasagna noodles (not oven-ready or no-boil)
1 quart heavy whipping cream
3 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, divided
16 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
15 ounces mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 - makes 1 13×9″ pan.
  • In a frying pan on medium heat add 1 T Olive Oil. When heated, add 1 clove garlic and half of the chopped onions and cook until translucent (about 2 minutes). Add chicken, bulk sausage, 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, and Paprika. Cook until meat is cooked thoroughly.
  • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside in single layer so they don't stick together.
  • In a small bowl combine Ricotta Cheese, egg, and 1 T Italian Seasoning - set aside.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat - use remaining Olive Oil (1T), 1 clove garlic, and remaining onions. Heat until translucent. Add heavy whipping cream. When warmed, add 2-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan. Cook stirring constantly until cheese melts but DO NOT ALLOW TO BOIL - turn the heat down if it gets too warm.
  • Assembly: Put a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of your 13×9″ pan. Top with enough noodles for a single layer. I use wide-lasagna noodles so it takes 3 to do each layer for a total of 9 noodles.
  • Top the noodles with 1/2 of the Ricotta Cheese mixture.
  • Add 1/2 of the meat.
  • Add 1/3 of the Mozzarella Cheese and sprinkle with scant tsp Italian Seasoning.
  • Repeat and finish with white sauce, reserved Parmesan, Mozzarella, and sprinkle with scant tsp of Italian Seasoning.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. If the top starts to brown too much, cover in foil. Remove from oven and let sit 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1196.4, Fat 94.4, SaturatedFat 51.4, Cholesterol 361.6, Sodium 1419.5, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 58.1

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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An awesome, basic recipe for good ol' lasagna. The sauce is perfect: hearty and flavorful. This recipe was originally from Epicurious.com, but I have edited it somewhat. This variation is quite a bit cheesier, and uses oven-ready, no-boil noodles. I'm not one to cut corners, but in fact, I think the no-boil variety taste just as good as regular noodles. Using them also eliminates one of the more tedious steps in lasagna-making.

Provided by Alexaaa

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 baking dish, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces lean ground beef
6 ounces hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
15 oven-ready no-boil lasagna noodles (about 12 oz.)
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, drained & squeezed dry
2 large eggs
2 lbs grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, 10-12 minutes.
  • Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat as you stir, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Set aside and cool.
  • Combine ricotta and ¾ cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl.
  • Mix in spinach.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spread ½ cup sauce over the bottom of a 13" by 9" glass baking dish.
  • Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit.
  • Spread half of the ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture.
  • Spoon 1½ cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick).
  • Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1½ cups sauce.
  • Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce.
  • Spread remaining sauce over noodles.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 more minutes.
  • Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.9, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 250.3, Sodium 1517.2, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 59.2

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA (LIGHTER RECIPE)



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Finally! A flavorful lighter version of the classic baked lasagna.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
  • Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

CLASSIC ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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NO cottage cheese! NO ricotta cheese! Mozzarella ONLY. Thanks to my aunt for finding this recipe. No one in the family is fond of cottage or ricotta cheese so this recipe is definitely a favorite! I prefer ground beef to Italian sausage. I also use shredded mozzarella cheese instead of sliced. And although the recipe calls for boiling water, I usually don't bother boiling it first. (I only have one pot! LOL!)

Provided by nranger7

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons oil
1 clove minced garlic
1 large chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage or 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2-3 cups boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons other Italian spices
1/2 lb cooked and drained lasagna noodle
1 1/2 lbs sliced mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Fry garlic and onion in hot oil until soft.
  • Add meat and cook until crumbly.
  • Drain oil.
  • Mix in salt, pepper, spices, tomato sauce, tomato paste and water.
  • Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes.
  • In a shallow 9x13 inch pyrex dish, put a thin layer of sauce.
  • Layer in half the noodles, sauce and top with half the cheese.
  • Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.5, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 2636.1, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 9.6, Protein 41.4

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