ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA (LIGHTER RECIPE)

Italian Sausage Lasagna (lighter recipe) image

Finally! A flavorful lighter version of the classic baked lasagna.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 lb bulk reduced-fat Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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) reduced-fat ricotta cheese or small-curd cottage cheese (2 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 cups shredded reduced-fat 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 385, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg

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koky ghaly

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I'm definitely going to try this recipe the next time I have guests over.

Mahfuja Akter

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This lasagna sounds like the perfect comfort food.

HR

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I'm not a big fan of lasagna, but this recipe might change my mind.

William Brimer

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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.

Danny Wizzy

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my lasagna didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Kauthar Davids

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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasonings next time.

Iwona Wrona

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Loved this recipe! It was a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage.

liepa jakubauskyte

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This lasagna was easy to make and turned out great. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

Azhar Madhi

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I was skeptical about a lighter version of lasagna, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was just as good as the traditional version, but without all the guilt.