Best 20 Sausage Lasagna Recipes

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Sausage lasagna is a hearty and delicious Italian dish that makes a perfect meal for any occasion. Layers of pasta, flavorful sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and rich tomato sauce come together to create a truly mouthwatering experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find the perfect recipe in this guide to tantalize your taste buds and impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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The idea for this sausage lasagna recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who always makes it for my three boys on special holidays. I've put an easy twist on Carole's classic dish, and it's become one of my go-to dinners as well! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, VA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute. , Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes., In a bowl, mix egg, ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups Parmesan cheese and the remaining pepper. Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 4 noodles, 1-1/2 cups ricotta cheese mixture, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1-1/2 cups sauce. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses., Cover with greased foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned and heated through, 5-10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 978mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

JOHNSONVILLE® ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Johnsonville Italian Sausages make it simple to enjoy authentic Italian flavor. This classic lasagna dish is made so much easier when you've got Johnsonville backing you up. The flavor of the Italian sausages will help to make this recipe your new lasagna favorite!

Provided by From the Kitchen at Johnsonville Sausage

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package Johnsonville® Italian Ground Sausage
12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 (15 ounce) containers ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Add marinara sauce and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan and spinach.
  • In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, spread 1 cup meat sauce. Arrange 3 noodles over sauce. Spread one-fourth of the ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, top with 1 cup of meat sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat process 3 times. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 889.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Cholesterol 158.6 mg, Fat 43.1 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 52.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 1865.5 mg, Sugar 18.2 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.

LASAGNA WITH TURKEY SAUSAGE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound lasagna noodles
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
  • Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one third of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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No need to buy frozen lasagna when you have this much-loved recipe on hand.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained
1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce
12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
  • Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA WITH BECHAMEL SAUCE



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The bechamel adds a little something special to this wonderful lasagna. I like to use part skim ricotta and mozzarella and low-fat milk to cut some of the fat in this dish. You won't notice the difference.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 serving cooking spray
½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 egg
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce, divided
1 (9 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, divided
1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms, divided
1 (16 ounce) package shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the sausage in a skillet over medium heat and cook until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain the sausage and set aside.
  • To make bechamel sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Allow the flour and butter to cook until light and foamy, about 2 minutes, whisking constantly; whisk in milk, a little at a time. Whisk in the salt and nutmeg and bring the sauce to a bare simmer, whisking constantly until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove sauce from the heat and set aside.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg and stir in the ricotta cheese and parsley until thoroughly combined.
  • To assemble lasagna, pour about 1 1/2 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and top the sauce with 4 lasagna noodles, overlapping if necessary. On the noodles, layer 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, followed by 1/3 of the cooked sausage, 1/3 cup of mushrooms, 1/4 of the bechamel sauce, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, 1/8 cup of the Parmesan cheese and 1 more cup of marinara sauce. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a final layer of noodles topped with a layer of marinara sauce, bechamel sauce, the remaining mozzarella cheese, and remaining Parmesan cheese. Cover the dish with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and the noodles are tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and bake until the top cheese layer is browned, about 5 more minutes. Allow the lasagna to stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 997 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

SPINACH AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Dig into rich layers of home-style lasagna featuring plenty of Italian sausage and gooey cheeses. No-cook noodles, frozen spinach and jarred spaghetti sauce simplify the prep. But it tastes far from ordinary! -Kathy Morrow, Hubbard, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) garden-style spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, water, Italian seasoning and salt. Combine ricotta, spinach and 1 cup mozzarella cheese in a small bowl., Spread 1 cup sauce mixture in a greased oval 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with three noodles (breaking noodles if necessary to fit), 1-1/4 cups sauce mixture and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Layer with remaining noodles and sauce mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until noodles are tender. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CHEESY SAUSAGE LASAGNA SOUP



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This is a great hearty soup... Tastes just like lasagna in a bowl. Serve with warm crusty bread for a perfect winter meal.

Provided by cookinme

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes
1 cup uncooked mafalda pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook and stir sausage in a large pot until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Pour in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes; bring soup to a boil.
  • Stir pasta into the soup. Cook, stirring occasionally, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in spinach, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat; stir in basil and let stand until pasta is tender, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 2113.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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"I received this recipe from a friend," writes Becky Harrington of Grandin, North Dakota. "It's the best lasagna I've had!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Italian sausage links, casings removed
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
3/4 to 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Crumble sausage into a small skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Combine the egg, ricotta and parsley., Spread 1/4 cup sauce in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Trim noodles to fit dish. Layer a third of the noodle pieces over sauce; top with a third of the remaining sauce, a third of the ricotta mixture and 3 tablespoons mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice., Cover; bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 1120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SAUSAGE SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA



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My husband does not like tomato sauce, so this is a delicious alternative. Spicy sausage gives it a kick!

Provided by Barb Abbey

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound spicy pork sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ (16 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until evenly brown. Drain, and mix in the spinach and Alfredo sauce. Season with pepper. Continue cooking until spinach and sauce are heated through.
  • In a bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and egg.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer 1/3 of the sausage mixture, 1/3 of the noodles, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1027.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

QUICK SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM LASAGNA



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If possible, use flat no-cook lasagna noodles: They look and taste more like homemade than the curly kind.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cheese     Mushroom     Pasta     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Father's Day     Dinner     Ricotta     Meat     Sausage     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 8-ounce packages sliced crimini (baby bella) mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning blend
1 pound hot Italian sausages, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 cup dry red wine
4 2/3 cups marinara sauce (from two 26-ounce jars)
1 9-ounce package no-cook lasagna noodles
1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
2 8-ounce bags Italian blend grated cheese (4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, and seasoning blend; sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 6 minutes. Add sausage and sautéuntil brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook until almost all liquid evaporates, scraping up browned bits, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • Spread 2/3 cup marinara sauce over bottom of 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Place noodles (about 4) over sauce, forming 1 layer (noodles may overlap slightly). Spread 1 cup sauce over noodles. Top with 1/3 of ricotta, then 1 cup grated cheese. Spoon 1/3 of sausage mixture over. Repeat 2 more times with noodles, sauce, ricotta, grated cheese, and sausage mixture. Cover with 4 more noodles. Spoon remaining 1 cup sauce over; sprinkle remaining 1 cup grated cheese over. Cover with foil, tenting in center to prevent cheese from touching foil. Bake lasagna 45 minutes; remove foil. Bake until bubbling at edges and cheese is browned, about 10 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes.

SAUSAGE AND MIXED MUSHROOM LASAGNA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, lightly crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Two 4-ounce packages mixed mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 pound mozzarella cheese
Two 15-ounce containers ricotta cheese
1 large egg
3 fresh lasagna sheets (about 7 ounces)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Serving suggestions: Green salad and garlic bread

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium pot heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes with their juices, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens, 20 minutes, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon as they soften. Reserve 2/3 cup of the sauce for assembling the lasagna and set the rest aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have released their liquid, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sausage and continue to cook, breaking the sausage up with a spoon, until the sausage is browned and cooked through, another 10 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and stir to combine.
  • Thinly slice about a quarter of the mozzarella and set aside; grate the rest on a box grater. Combine the grated cheese with the ricotta and the egg. Spread the reserved 2/3 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with 1 pasta sheet, a third of the ricotta mixture and a third of the meat sauce. Repeat with the remaining pasta, ricotta and meat sauce. Cover with foil and bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the pasta is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove the foil, top with the sliced mozzarella and continue to bake until the cheese is melted, 15 minutes more. Let stand for 20 minutes and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving with a green salad and some garlic bread.

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.

SLOW-COOKER SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but I prefer a spicy sausage blend, which gives it a bit of a zing. -Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in sauce, undrained
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • Line sides of an oval 6-qt. slow cooker with heavy-duty foil; coat foil with cooking spray. In a Dutch oven, cook beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef and sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, water and herbs; heat through., In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs and Parmesan cheese. Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce onto bottom of prepared slow cooker. Layer with 3 noodles (breaking to fit), 3/4 cup ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 cups meat sauce. Repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese., Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until noodles are tender. Turn off slow cooker; remove insert. Let stand 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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.

INSTANT POT SAUSAGE LASAGNA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cups ricotta
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
8 oven-ready lasagna noodles
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
3 cups marinara sauce
6 ounces shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Set a 6-quart Instant Pot® to Saute. Add the olive oil and wait until it gets hot. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl. Add a splash of water and scrape up the brown bits, then discard. Wipe down the inside of the pot.
  • Stir together the ricotta, egg, oregano, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Break the noodles into approximate thirds (it's okay if little shards break off too).
  • Spray a 7-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
  • Spread a little bit of sauce in the bottom of the pan, then top it with a layer of broken lasagna noodles so that they slightly overlap and cover most of the pan. Top with a third of the ricotta mixture and about a third of the mozzarella, then a sprinkle of Parmesan. Sprinkle a third of the sausage over the cheeses, then drizzle with 1 cup marinara sauce. Repeat 2 more times: noodles, ricotta, mozz, Parm, sausage, marinara. Top with one last layer of noodles, a thin layer of the remaining marinara, making sure not to cover completely with sauce, and then the remaining mozzarella. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  • Create a sling for your pan by folding a 24-inch sheet of foil lengthwise twice place under the pan.
  • Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot® and add 1 cup water. Set the lasagna on the trivet, then cover the pot. Set the pot to Pressure Cook on high and set for 30 minutes. Manually release the valve when it is done.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Carefully remove the lasagna from the pot, and place on a sheet pan. Broil the lasagna in until bubbling and browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes before serving.

SAUSAGE RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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Here's a hearty entree that'll have guests kissing the cook! You can easily alter it to please any palate-using ground beef or turkey for the sausage or beef ravioli instead of cheese. -Nicole Gazzo, Bondurant, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (25 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli
1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 jars (one 26 ounces, one 14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Cook ravioli according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, basil and Italian seasoning; set aside. Drain ravioli., Spoon 1-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli and sausage. Spoon ricotta mixture over sausage; top with 1-1/3 cups sauce. Layer with remaining ravioli and sausage. Spread remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with shredded cheese., Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

HEARTY SAUSAGE AND CHEESE LASAGNA



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During the holidays, it's nice to welcome friends and family into your home for a hearty meal of lasagna. Every bite is packed with cheese, sausage and sauce. -Gay Barker, Chanute, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 medium onions, chopped
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Remove with a slotted spoon. Discard drippings in pan., Add onions to same pan; cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, parsley, bay leaf, brown sugar, oregano, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf., Remove 1 cup sauce from pan. Stir cooked sausage into remaining sauce. Spread reserved sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles and half of each of the following: sausage mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone. Repeat layers (dish will be full)., Bake, covered, 55-65 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BUDDY VALASTRO'S GRANDMA MADDALENA'S SAUSAGE LASAGNA



Buddy Valastro's Grandma Maddalena's Sausage Lasagna image

I found this while Christmas shopping, and really wanted to try it. I love Buddy Valastro's show and trust his true Italian heritage to whip up an amazing lasagna. I'll be trying this recipe soon!

Provided by MC Baker

Categories     European

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can italian whole canned tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, finely chopped, juices reserved
2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 lbs fresh ricotta
1/4 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup set aside
1 1/2 lbs fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup set aside
2 large eggs, beaten
1 lb lasagna noodle

Steps:

  • Sauce:.
  • In a large heavy bottomed pot, heat the olive oil, add the beef, pork, veal and sausage (without casing) and cook until browned.
  • Add garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook until the meat is coated.
  • Add tomatoes with their juices and the tomato puree, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Ricotta:.
  • In large bowl, combine the ricotta with the parsley, basil, 1 cup of the Parmesan, 1 pound of the shredded mozzarella and beaten eggs. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Noodles:.
  • The instructions suggested cooking the dry, curly-ridged lasagna noodles 3 minutes in abundant salted water, drained, rinsed -- I say use fresh, no-cook or even the curly edged pasta, and forget about the pre-cooking. I guarantee the sauce will cook the noodles after 45 minutes of cooking time. This also makes life much easier.
  • Lasagna Time:.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F Spread 1.5 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Line the dish with overlapping noodles.
  • Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, sprinkle with a little Parmesan and shredded mozzarella then top with 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and another layer of noodles.
  • Repeat the layering 2 more times. Top with noodles and cover with 1 1/2 cups of sauce (may want to use extra if using uncooked noodles to ensure the noodles are covered and cook evenly. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the lasagna.
  • Cover Lasagna with foil and bake for about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover then cook for 30-45 minutes more or until the top is golden and crisp around the edges and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 20 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE SAUSAGE LASAGNA



Simple Sausage Lasagna image

When I saw a lasagna recipe that did not call for precooking the noodles, I was anxious to try this time-saving shortcut. Making some changes and additions to suit my taste, I developed this popular dish that I now call my own.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups 4% cottage cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine next 8 ingredients. , Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with 3 noodles and a third of the cheese mixture, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality sausage and cheese. If you can, use homemade tomato sauce instead of store-bought.
  • Brown the sausage before adding it to the lasagna. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from being greasy.
  • Layer the lasagna correctly. The bottom layer should be a layer of sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, then a layer of ricotta cheese, and then a layer of sausage. Repeat this process until you have used up all of the ingredients.
  • Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and hot. This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Sausage lasagna is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a delicious and hearty meal, give sausage lasagna a try!

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