ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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Make and share this Zucchini Sausage Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/3 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated plus
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, basil, oregano and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In another large skillet, cook zucchini in butter until tender.
  • In bowl, combine egg, ricotta, cheese and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese; set aside.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups meat sauce in an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Layer with three noodles, half of the zucchini, half of the ricotta mixture, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 cups meat sauce.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
  • Serve with remaining meat sauce or save for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 88.9, Sodium 1187.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 9.7, Protein 24.8

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