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.

Pierre Silly
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces!


Kirsten Suckinaw
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


loago Badimela01
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


ISAAC AFOAKWA
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would use less cheese next time.


m murtaza
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I'm a big fan of lasagna and this recipe did not disappoint. The sausage and cheese were perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful.


Rhyann Garbutt
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used my favorite Italian sausage and a blend of cheeses. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Lee Brown
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I'm not a fan of lasagna, but I tried this recipe and it was actually pretty good. The sausage and cheese were very flavorful.


chris burke
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna turned out perfectly. It was so good that I ate two pieces!


Stephanie Kichenbrand
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


R Rff
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Layla Davis
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This lasagna is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing.


sanin hassan123
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the sausage for mushrooms. The lasagna was still very flavorful and delicious.


Frankie Legarreta
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I made this lasagna for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Waseemkhan Khan
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think I would use less cheese next time.


Ansar Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lasagna was perfect. The only thing I would change next time is to add more cheese to the top.


Leon Yang
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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great! I used my favorite Italian sausage and a blend of cheeses. It was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Cat Lane
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I'm not usually a fan of lasagna, but this recipe changed my mind. The sausage and cheese were so flavorful, and the lasagna was cooked to perfection.


Fdsa fdsa
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This hearty sausage and cheese lasagna was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and delicious, and the lasagna was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.