MINI SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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The home economists in our Test Kitchen created this tasty mini lasagna. It strikes a perfect balance between cheese and tomato flavors.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2-3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 Italian sausage links (about 1/2 pound), casings removed
1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon each dried thyme, parsley flakes, basil and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Cut 3 noodles widthwise in halt. Cut remaining noodle widthwise into thirds. Crumble sausage into a skillet; cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; set aside. In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, Parmesan and seasonings; set aside., Spread 3 tablespoons meat sauce in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Top with two large noodle pieces and one small piece. Layer with half of the ricotta cheese mixture and 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with sauce. Top with remaining noodles, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Fat 36g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 1223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein.