LASAGNA WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE

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This is the Barefoot Contessa's recipe from her Family Style cookbook, changing the wording slightly. It's posted in response to a request for it. I haven't tried it yet.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, in tomato puree
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 lb lasagna noodle
15 ounces ricotta cheese
4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
1 extra large egg, lightly beaten
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet.
  • Add onion and cook 5 minutes over med-low heat until translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
  • Add sausage and cook for 8- 10 minutes, or until no longer pink, while stirring occasssionally to break up the meat.
  • Add tomatoes, paste, 2 tbsp parsley, basil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 15- 20 min until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with very hot tap water.
  • Add the noodles and allow to sit in the water 20 min.
  • Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, egg, 2 tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 X 12 X 2" baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom.
  • Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one third of the sauce.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients in the same order.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 30 minutes, until sauce is bubbling.
  • Can be made ahead, and refrigerated until ready to bake for 30- 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 692, Fat 40.6, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 168.6, Sodium 1677.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 8.2, Protein 46.5

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