FENNEL LASAGNA

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A traditional lasagna only in the sense that it uses layered stratas and lasagna noodles.

Provided by GRECKLE

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h13m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
1 large yellow onion, diced
½ cup baby bella (crimini) mushrooms, sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add fennel, onion, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Place sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add marinara sauce, basil, and red pepper flakes to skillet, stir to combine.
  • Coat the bottom of a Dutch oven with marinara sauce mixture; add a layer of lasagna noodles. Spread a 1/4-inch layer of cream cheese over noodles; add a layer of onion-fennel mixture. Top with more sauce. Repeat layers until all sauce, cream cheese, and onion-fennel mixture are used up; about 3 layers. Top last layer with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 53.1 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 927.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

Alfred Mokhatla
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I found this recipe to be too time-consuming. It took me over 2 hours to make, and it wasn't worth the effort. The flavor was just okay.


Shahzaib Hassan
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This lasagna was a bit too fennel-forward for my taste. I would have preferred a more balanced flavor profile.


Elijah Gichana
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fennel. It really makes a difference in the flavor. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively low in calories, so I can indulge without guilt.


Duressy Duressy
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This is now my go-to lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my guests. I like to add a layer of roasted red peppers to mine for an extra pop of flavor.


Alfredo Aceic
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze. The instructions were clear and concise, and the finished product was amazing. My husband couldn't stop raving about it.


Alex Dare
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I'm not a fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was actually quite subtle and it worked really well with the other ingredients. I would definitely make this again.


Dennis Ben
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. I'm not sure why some people are complaining about the fennel flavor. I thought it was delicious.


Aaliyan marshall
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I've made this lasagna a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The fennel and sausage are a great combination, and the béchamel sauce is so creamy and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Pillah 255
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I love that this recipe uses fresh fennel. It really makes a difference in the flavor. I also appreciate that the recipe is relatively low in calories, so I can indulge without guilt.


Olumide Elizabeth
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This is now my go-to lasagna recipe. It's always a hit with my guests. I like to add a layer of roasted red peppers to mine for an extra pop of flavor.


Fhetuwani Munyai
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I've never made lasagna before, but this recipe made it seem like a breeze. The instructions were clear and concise, and the finished product was amazing. My husband couldn't stop raving about it.


Vincent Porter
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This was a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe. Even my picky kids loved it. I only had ground turkey on hand, so I used that instead of the sausage. It turned out great!


D3varsh
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The fennel flavor was actually quite subtle and it worked really well with the other ingredients. I would definitely make this again.


Pa Pir
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This lasagna was so good! I loved the combination of fennel and sausage. The béchamel sauce was also very creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Asad4 Sial4
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The fennel added a unique and delicious flavor to the lasagna. The only thing I would change is to use a little less salt, as I found it to be a bit too salty for my taste.


Walter Hernandez
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This fennel lasagna is an absolute delight! The flavors of the roasted fennel, creamy ricotta, and tangy Parmesan blend beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely wor