Improvised Sausage Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Delicious Improvised Sausage Lasagna for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage , casings removed ( sweet or hot )
1 cup onion , diced
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 can tomato paste
2 cups prepared tomato-basil spaghetti sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt or 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced
4 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded
1 container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
3/4 cup parmesan cheese ( divided )
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
6 no-cook lasagna noodles

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
644
Sugar
8g
Fat
44g
This improvised sausage lasagna is a hearty and comforting dish that is ideal for a family dinner or potluck. The layers of cheese, sausage, and tomato sauce are packed with flavor and provide plenty of protein and calcium. While this recipe may take some time to assemble, it can be prepared ahead of time and can be reheated for leftovers throughout the week. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal on a chilly winter night or a dish to share with friends and family, this improvised sausage lasagna is sure to be a hit.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, cook Italian sausage together with diced onions and minced garlic until it's no longer pink.
2.Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, dried basil, marjoram or oregano, sea salt or kosher salt, and sugar to the sausage mixture. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3.In a bowl, beat an egg and mix it together with part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
4.Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread 1 cup of the sausage mixture over the bottom of the dish. Place 3 no-cook lasagna noodles on top of the sausage mixture, cutting them to fit the pan if necessary.
5.Spread half of the cheese mixture over the noodles and top it with 1/3 of the sliced mozzarella cheese, then spoon 1 cup of sausage mixture on top of the cheese layer. Repeat these layers (noodles, cheese mixture, sliced mozzarella cheese, sausage mixture), and finish it with a final layer of noodles, topped with the remaining sausage mixture and shredded mozzarella cheese.
6.Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese over the top of the lasagna, and bake it for another 25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This improvised sausage lasagna is filling, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner or potluck.

It’s easy to prepare ahead of time and can be reheated for leftovers.

The cheese and sausage combination provide plenty of protein and calcium.

CONS

This lasagna is high in calories and fat and may not be suitable for those on a low-fat or low-carb diet.

It requires several steps and may take some time to assemble.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomatoes in the recipe are a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
The cheese and sausage provide protein and calcium, which are essential for maintaining strong bones and muscles. However, they should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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