Sausage, Ricotta and Mozzarella Lasagne

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Sausage, Ricotta and Mozzarella Lasagne recipe perfect for dinner
in Italian

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

1 Star2 Stars3 Stars4 Stars5 Stars
Loading...

Ingredients

1 large onion , chopped
4 garlic cloves , chopped
1 1/2 lbs Italian sausage , cooked ( combo of sweet and hot is the best ! )
1 large red bell pepper , chopped
1 jar tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg
12 no-boil lasagna noodles
12 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
672
Sugar
10g
Fat
43g
Lasagne is a traditional Italian dish and a staple in many households worldwide. This recipe for Sausage, Ricotta and Mozzarella Lasagne is a delicious option for dinner and can be enjoyed by the whole family. The sausage adds a depth of flavor, while the ricotta and mozzarella cheeses create a creamy and indulgent dish. Lasagne dishes can also be frozen and reheated easily, which makes them a good option for meal prep. Serve this lasagne with garlic bread and a salad for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the onion and garlic until softened.
3.Add the cooked sausage and bell pepper to the skillet and continue to cook until the sausage is browned.
4.Add the tomato sauce and red wine to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
5.In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and egg until well combined.
6.In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 4 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the sausage mixture, and 1/4 of the mozzarella cheese.
7.Repeat this layering process two more times, ending with remaining mozzarella cheese.
8.Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
9.Remove foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.Let lasagne cool for 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

PROS

This hearty and flavorful lasagne is a crowd-pleaser and a good option for meal-prep.

The combination of Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese is classic and comforting.

No-boil lasagna noodles make this recipe simple to put together.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming to prepare and cook, especially if you are making the sausage from scratch.

Lasagne is a high-calorie and high-fat dish, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While lasagne is not typically known for its health benefits, this recipe offers some good nutrients.
The dish is a good source of protein and calcium, thanks to the sausage and ricotta cheese.
Tomato sauce is high in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.

Print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.