BINDU'S MEATY CHEESY LASAGNA WITH A KICK'

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BINDU'S MEATY CHEESY LASAGNA WITH A KICK' image

Categories     Pasta     Bake     Christmas     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

Ingredients
Sauce
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound Italian spicy sausages, casings removed
Smallest package of ground beef cooked and drained
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 bell pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoon dried oregano
(a dash of fennel and thyme)
1 TBSP dried crushed red pepper
1 package sliced mushrooms (steam them with a little salt for 5 minutes in microwave oven and drain excess water ahead of time)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Filling:
Make in a Pyrex bowl
1 cup fresh basil leaves (or the rest of the container)
1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 15-ounce or smaller container ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups grated (smoked if possible) mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
(a pinch of garam masala)
Lasagna
12 10x2-inch lasagna noodles (try whole wheat)
sprinkle the top with some cheddar cheese if desired

Steps:

  • Preparation For sauce: Heat 2 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté until browned, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Add prosciutto; stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and next 6 ingredients. Sauté until tender, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, basil, and sausage mixture. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) For lasagna assemblage: Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm. Drain. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Make the filling and set aside Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce evenly over bottom. Arrange 3 noodles atop sauce. Spread 3/4 cup cheese mixture thinly over noodles. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over. Repeat with noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce 2 more times. Cover with 3 noodles. Sprinkle with cheddar. Cover with foil. Can be prepared day ahead. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 375°F until heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes and serve with garlic bread.

Emmax Charliemo
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Thank you for the recipe. I am not very good at cooking, but I was able to make this and it turned out great! My family loved it.


Ayanda Mthembu
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Tasty lasagna! My husband loved it. Will try it again with some variations.


Shaikh faiz mohammed
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This recipe was amazing! My kids loved it too. Will definitely make it again.


Evelyne Mar5
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My all time favorite lasagna recipe! Been making it for years and always get rave reviews. Thanks for sharing!


sm jonaid
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Great recipe! My family members enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing.


Rinku Kumar
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Very delicious recipe of lasagna! I found it really easy to follow. Will make it again!


haritha m
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I love the combination of flavors in this lasagna. The cheese and meat are a classic pairing, and the pepperoncini adds a nice touch of heat. I'll definitely be making this again!


Kola Lee
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and hearty meal.


Soyful Alom
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I'm not a fan of lasagna, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The lasagna was cheesy, meaty, and had a nice kick from the pepperoncini. I'll definitely be making this again.


Antoinette Andrews
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This lasagna was a little time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that was perfect for a special occasion.


Kristi Schafer
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I used a different type of cheese blend than the recipe called for, and it turned out just as good. This lasagna is really versatile, so you can customize it to your own taste.


Abdu Jemal
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the ground beef for lentils. It turned out great! The lentils added a nice hearty texture to the lasagna.


Football Football
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I made this lasagna for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Siphe Mhlathi
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This lasagna was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less pepperoncini.


Xavion Wheeler
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I love the combination of flavors in this lasagna. The cheese and meat are a classic pairing, and the pepperoncini adds a nice touch of heat. I'll definitely be making this again!


Tanbir Hossain
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and hearty meal.


Max Esquivel
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The kick from the pepperoncini gave it a nice little spicy kick that I really enjoyed.


Maximus907 W
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Wow, this lasagna was a hit! The flavors were amazing, and the cheesy, meaty goodness was off the charts. I'll definitely be making this again.