Best 13 3 Cheese Chicken Sausage Lasagna Recipes

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Introducing the delectable dish of 3 cheese chicken sausage lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of chicken sausage, a blend of three distinct cheeses, and layers of soft pasta, all baked together in a rich tomato sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Prepare to indulge in a layering extravaganza that will satisfy your cravings with its cheesy, meaty, and flavorful profile. This recipe promises to elevate your everyday meal into a delightful dining experience, whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast. So, let's delve into the world of 3 cheese chicken sausage lasagna and discover the secrets to creating this delectable dish, which is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

THREE CHEESE AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Creamy sauce and lots of cheese! Adapted from Paula Deen's "My Favorite Lasagna."

Provided by sblades

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

9 lasagna noodles
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 Italian Sausages
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
32 oz. spaghetti sauce
5 oz. cream cheese, cut into small pieces
16 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 1/2 C. Parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9" glass dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper. Add the spaghetti sauce and cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce (will take awhile to blend).
  • Spoon 3/4 cup of the meat sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with a single layer of noodles, 1 cup of the sauce, one-third of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Repeat the layers two more times until all of the ingredients have been used, ending with remaining sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until golden on top and bubbling (15-20 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 77 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 1318 grams sodium, Sugar 7 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

THREE CHEESE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This three cheese chicken lasagna recipe is a lighter, fresher alternative to beef lasagna. The only thing we didn't like about this, is that we couldn't stop eating it! So delicious. Creamy, cheesy and fab.

Provided by Lea Ann Brown

Categories     Main Course Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package lasagna noodles
1 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground chicken breast
1 large sweet onion (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 pounds fresh garden tomatoes (chopped)
2 Tablespoons fresh basil
2 Cups ricotta cheese
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1/2 Cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 pound mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 Cup milk
1/2 Cup chicken broth
Handful garlic cheese croutons (ground in a mini-chopper)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lasagna noodles, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook until almost tender, according to package directions. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Oil a lasagna baking dish.
  • In a frying pan heat oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned. Add the onion and red pepper and saute until softened, about two minutes. Stir in the garlic and cayenne pepper and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil, stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, adding the milk and chicken broth to maintain a thick soupy consistency. The amount will depend on how juicy the tomatoes are. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • In a bowl combine ricotta, Parmesan and egg and mix well. Stir in the parsley.
  • Line the bottom of the baking dish with about 1/4 of the lasagna noodles. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella, and then spoon on 1/4 of the sauce. Repeat the layering two more times, using up all the ricotta mixture and the mozzarella. Top with the remaining noodles and finally the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with ground up croutons.
  • Cover and bake until heated through and the sauce is bubbling. About 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Uncover and cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 762 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Calories 390 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

THREE-CHEESE SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Here's a nice alternative to traditional lasagna, and it's so easy to prepare! It has a simple white sauce and lots of savory Italian sausage. -Lesley Cormier Pepperell, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups 2% milk
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half
6 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. , In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer with a fourth of the white sauce, three noodles, half of the sausage and four pieces each of mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers once. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top. Layer with remaining noodles, sauce, mozzarella and provolone cheeses; sprinkle with Romano cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

THE BEST-EVER HEALTHY LASAGNA RECIPE



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There are two types of lasagna in this world. The Italian type is made with a rich meat sauce and covered with béchamel instead of...

Provided by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Tbsp olive oil
3 links raw chicken sausage
casings removed
1 small onion
diced
2 cloves garlic
minced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 can (28oz) crushed tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 1⁄2 cups low-fat ricotta (Barilla makes a good no-boil lasagna that is widely available.)
1⁄2 cup 2% milk
16 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
16-20 fresh basil leaves
1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for about 3 minutes, until no longer pink. Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the ricotta and milk in a mixing bowl. In a 9" x 9" baking pan, lay down a layer of 4 noodles. Cover with a quarter of the ricotta mixture and a quarter of the sausage mixture, then a few basil leaves and a quarter of the mozzarella. Repeat three times to create a four-layer lasagna. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the pasta cooked through. Remove the foil and increase the temperature to 450°F. Continue baking for about 10 minutes, until the top of the lasagna is nicely browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360

SWEET SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESE LASAGNA



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 15 servings/10 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
8 ounces lean ground pork
1/3 cup dry white wine
Two 28-ounce containers crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 medium dried bay leaves
One 9-ounce box no-boil lasagna noodles
24 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound mozzarella cheese, low-moisture or fresh, thinly sliced
2 cups finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • For the meat sauce: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the garlic and onions, season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper and cook until just softened. Add the sausage and ground pork and stir to break up the meat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat starts to color, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits, until the alcohol smell is cooked off. Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon salt, the basil, oregano and bay leaves and season well with freshly ground black pepper. Stir until well mixed and the tomatoes start to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • For the lasagna: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • Spread 2 cups of the sauce in a thin layer over the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Layer 4 noodles over the sauce, top with 2 cups more sauce and spread it evenly over the noodles. Evenly dollop one-quarter of the ricotta across the sauce, top with one-quarter of the mozzarella and sprinkle evenly with one-quarter of the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, for a total of 4 layers.
  • Cover with foil and bake until the liquids are bubbling and the noodles are beginning to soften, about 40 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until the top is golden brown and the noodles are completely tender, about 20 minutes more. Allow to rest 20 minutes before cutting.

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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When my nephews were younger, I would make their favorite meal for their birthdays...this is what they usually requested. The cheese makes it easier for kids to eat their vegetables.-Janet Lorton, Effingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup milk
2-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
18 slices process American cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, combine soup and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vegetables and chicken. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer three noodles, a third of the soup mixture and six cheese slices. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

THREE CHEESE-SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Skip the fancy layers and save time with packaged noodle mix, and you'll end up with this ultra-cheesy lasagna faster than you'd expect.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
1 small zucchini, diced (1 cup)
1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna
2 cups water
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch skillet, crumble sausage. Cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in bell pepper, mushrooms and zucchini.
  • In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) microwavable dish, stir sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box) and water until blended. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box). Add sausage and vegetables; mix gently to combine.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over sausage mixture; spread evenly to cover noodles.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1200 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

OUR FAVORITE LASAGNA WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH, AND THREE CHEESES



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This perennial favorite has just the right mix of hearty sausage, vibrant spinach, and a perfectly balanced three-cheese blend. With a quick-cooking sauce and no-fuss, no-boil noodles, the assembly is easy, and one pan feeds a large crowd.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Spinach     Noodle     Dinner     Pasta     Sausage     Casserole/Gratin     Cheese Week     Frankenrecipe     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

For the sauce:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
For the filling:
Two 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
2 large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the assembly:
2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed, or 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, steamed
Pinch kosher salt
Vegetable-oil cooking spray
9 no-boil lasagna noodles (such as Barilla)
1 pound fresh mozzarella, grated (about 4 cups)
Special equipment:
9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish, preferably glass

Steps:

  • Preparation:
  • Position the rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
  • Make the sauce:
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the sausage, onion and 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, breaking up sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic, red-pepper flakes, and tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add tomatoes (along with their juice) and oregano; bring to a simmer, and cook, breaking up the tomatoes with a wooden spoon until in small pieces, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more red-pepper flakes if desired.
  • Make the filling:
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the filling ingredients and process until mostly smooth.
  • Assemble the lasagna:
  • Squeeze the spinach in a paper towel or clean dishcloth until very dry. Transfer to a bowl and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Coat baking dish with cooking spray and spread the bottom with 2 cups sauce. Top with a layer of three noodles, then a third of the ricotta mixture (about 1 1/3 cups), and a third of the spinach (about 2/3 cup). Sprinkle with 1 cup grated mozzarella.
  • Repeat twice more, skipping the mozzarella on the third layer. Top the lasagna with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups mozzarella in clusters so some of the sauce peeks through.
  • Place the baking pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly spray a piece of foil with cooking spray, cover the lasagna, and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking until lightly browned and bubbly, about 20 minutes more. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • DO AHEAD: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and refrigerated. The filling can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.

THREE-CHEESE MEATBALL LASAGNE



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Take lasagne to the next level by swapping the meat sauce for sausage meatballs. The fennel seeds and chilli add another layer of flavour and a little spice

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Supper

Time 1h55m

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 21

12 sausages
2 tbsp olive oil
2 onions , chopped
4 garlic cloves , crushed
2 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp dried oregano or a small handful of fresh oregano leaves, chopped
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
1 tbsp sugar
500ml passata
400g can chopped tomatoes
100g butter
2 bay leaves
100g plain flour
1l milk
¼ fresh nutmeg , finely grated
100g baby spinach
handful basil , leaves torn
50g parmesan , grated
250g dried lasagne sheets (about 12 sheets)
50g cheddar , grated
150g ball mozzarella , torn into small pieces

Steps:

  • Squeeze the meat from the sausages and roll into meatballs - you'll get about four balls from each sausage. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide, deep frying pan or casserole dish. Cook the meatballs in batches, making sure you don't overcrowd the pan, until they're all golden brown. Put them aside on a plate when they're ready.
  • Heat the rest of the oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the garlic, fennel, oregano and chilli, if using. Stir around for a min or 2, then add the sugar, passata and tomatoes. Swish a little water around the containers to wash out all the tomatoes and add to the pan. Season well and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 mins over a gentle heat until the sauce thickens and the chopped tomatoes break down.
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan, add the bay leaves and let them sizzle in the butter for 1 min, then add the flour. Whisk to make a smooth paste, then add the milk, a little at a time, stirring continuously until it's all incorporated and you have a thick white sauce. Add the nutmeg and some seasoning. Leave over a low heat for 5 mins to allow the bay to infuse, whisking every now and then.
  • Keep about 10 meatballs aside and add the rest to the tomato sauce. Spoon half the tomato sauce and meatballs into a baking dish (ours was 25cm x 35cm). Top with half the spinach, the basil and a little parmesan. Pour over about a third of the white sauce, and top with a layer of lasagne sheets, breaking them up to fit the dish if you need to.
  • Repeat the layers once more; meatballs and sauce, spinach, basil, parmesan, white sauce, pasta. Pour the remaining white sauce over the lasagne, spreading it to the corners to cover the pasta. Dot with the meatballs you set aside earlier and the mozzarella, then scatter over a generous helping of parmesan and cheddar. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Or if not eating straight away, chill for up to 24 hrs or freeze for two months (defrost in the fridge overnight before cooking).
  • Bake the lasagne for 40-50 mins until bubbling and golden with lots of crusty cheesy bits around the edges. Leave to sit for 5-10 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 771 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.

Provided by Carol Prather

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 each skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (26.5 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce, divided
2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
  • While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
  • Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.
  • Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 781.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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An easy three-Cheese Lasagna with Italian Sausage.

Provided by Amy Bond

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Mozzarella     Ricotta     Ground Beef     Sausage     Spinach     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Massachusetts     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped peeled carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces lean ground beef
6 ounces spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
LASAGNA
15 lasagna noodles (about 12 ounces)
2 15-ounce containers part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
2 large eggs
4 3/4 cups grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/4 pounds)

Steps:

  • FOR SAUCE:
  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, about 12 minutes. Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Cool.
  • FOR LASAGNA:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain; cover with cold water.
  • Combine ricotta and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl. Mix in spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
  • Drain pasta and pat dry. Spread 1/2 cup sauce over bottom of 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit. Spread half of ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles. Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick). Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1 1/2 cups sauce. Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce. Spread remaining sauce over noodles. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese evenly over lasagna. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Cover baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.

FREE-FORM SAUSAGE AND THREE CHEESE LASAGNA



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This is from Food & Wine January 2010. It's called free-form because the pasta can be arranged in different ways - for instance, folded over the filling - instead of traditionally layered. The unbaked lasagna can also be refigerated overnight. They suggest the rich, peppery Primitivo: 2006 Castello Monaci Puiluna.

Provided by Momma de Finn

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb lasagna noodle
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for tossing
1/2 lb Italian sausage, sweet
1 cup water
4 garlic cloves, large and thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 pieces
6 ounces fontina, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted and softened
1/4 cup basil, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook lasagna noodles until almost tender, about 5 minutes, then drain. Pat noodles dry then transfer to bowl and toss with olive oil.
  • In a medium skillet, heat 1 tbl of the olive oil. Add Italian sausage, cover and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned all over. Add the water, cover and simmer until the sausage is just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tbls of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over low heat until golden, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices and cook over moderate heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sausage and its poaching liquid and simmer for 4 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate. Simmer the sauce over moderate heat until thickened, about 12 minutes. Coarsely break up the sausage and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • In a well-buttered, 9 x 13 inch ceramic baking dish, arrange 3 lasagna noodles in different directions in the dish, leaving about 2 inches of overhang. Spoon a scant 1/4 cup of the tomato sauce over each lasagna noodle and sprinkle with a little grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Set a piece of mozzarella and Fontina on each lasagna noodle and add a few chunks of sausage.
  • Fold the overhanging lasagna noodles on top of the cheese and sausage.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining lasagna noodles, tomato sauce, mozzarella, Fontina and sausage sprinkling with a litle more Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Brush the softened butter on any bare pasta and curly edges and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Bake on the top rack of the oven for 20 minutes, until the sauce starts to bubble. Raise the oven temp to 450 degrees and bake for about 7 minutes longer until the top is richly browned.
  • Let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes, then scatter the sliced basil on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.5, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 94.8, Sodium 959.9, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 29.4

THREE-CHEESE LASAGNA WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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An awesome, basic recipe for good ol' lasagna. The sauce is perfect: hearty and flavorful. This recipe was originally from Epicurious.com, but I have edited it somewhat. This variation is quite a bit cheesier, and uses oven-ready, no-boil noodles. I'm not one to cut corners, but in fact, I think the no-boil variety taste just as good as regular noodles. Using them also eliminates one of the more tedious steps in lasagna-making.

Provided by Alexaaa

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 baking dish, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 ounces lean ground beef
6 ounces hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
15 oven-ready no-boil lasagna noodles (about 12 oz.)
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed, drained & squeezed dry
2 large eggs
2 lbs grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrots and garlic; sauté until softened, 10-12 minutes.
  • Add beef and sausages to pan; sauté until cooked through, breaking up meat as you stir, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and simmer until flavors blend and sauce measures about 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Set aside and cool.
  • Combine ricotta and ¾ cup Parmesan cheese in medium bowl.
  • Mix in spinach.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in eggs.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Spread ½ cup sauce over the bottom of a 13" by 9" glass baking dish.
  • Place 5 noodles over sauce, overlapping to fit.
  • Spread half of the ricotta-spinach mixture evenly over noodles.
  • Sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese evenly over ricotta-spinach mixture.
  • Spoon 1½ cups sauce over cheese, spreading with spatula to cover (sauce will be thick).
  • Repeat layering with 5 noodles, remaining ricotta-spinach mixture, 2 cups mozzarella and 1½ cups sauce.
  • Arrange remaining 5 noodles over sauce.
  • Spread remaining sauce over noodles.
  • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
  • Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake lasagna 40 minutes; uncover and bake until hot and bubbly, about 40 more minutes.
  • Let lasagna stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.9, Fat 58.3, SaturatedFat 31.7, Cholesterol 250.3, Sodium 1517.2, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.1, Protein 59.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the lasagna will be. Use fresh vegetables, high-quality cheese, and flavorful sausage.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly: Browning the sausage will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from being greasy.
  • Don't overcook the noodles: Al dente noodles will hold their shape and texture better in the lasagna.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses will give the lasagna a more complex flavor. Try using a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: The sauce is what brings all the flavors of the lasagna together. Use a flavorful sauce that you enjoy.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese chicken sausage lasagna is a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. With a few simple tips, you can make a lasagna that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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