SMOKED CHEESE AND SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Mozzarella     Ricotta     Sausage     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound Italian sweet sausages, casings removed
2 ounces sliced prosciutto, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1 celery stalk, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 28-ounce can Italian-style tomatoes in juice, tomatoes chopped, juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Lasagna
12 10x2-inch lasagna noodles
1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 cups (packed) coarsely grated smoked mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg
Olive oil

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage; sauté until browned, breaking up with fork, about 6 minutes. Add prosciutto; stir 1 minute. Transfer mixture to bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and next 4 ingredients. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Add tomatoes with reserved juice, basil, and sausage mixture. Reduce heat; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For lasagna:
  • Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Stir ricotta and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella in bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mix in egg.
  • Brush 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with oil. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce evenly over bottom. Arrange 3 noodles atop sauce. Spread 3/4 cup cheese mixture thinly over noodles. Spoon 1 1/2 cups sauce over. Repeat with noodles, cheese mixture, and sauce 2 more times. Cover with 3 noodles. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake lasagna, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes and serve.

Jaiyad Hassan
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I love this lasagna! The smoked cheese and sausage give it such a unique flavor.


Noble Dickson
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This lasagna is my go-to recipe when I'm hosting a party. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Klaudia Martin
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I've made this lasagna several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Muna_Bhai786
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This lasagna was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone at the party loved it.


Ataa Bonsu
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I found this lasagna to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning. Other than that, it was a good recipe.


make good life 5
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This lasagna was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best lasagna he's ever had.


walli mohammad
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I wasn't sure how the smoked cheese and sausage would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly. This lasagna is definitely a keeper.


FATIMA ZAHER
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This lasagna was easy to make and very tasty. I loved the combination of smoked cheese and sausage. It was a big hit with my family.


Katia Smith
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The smoked cheese and sausage added a nice twist to this classic dish. I also liked the addition of the spinach, which gave the lasagna a healthy boost.


elvir elvir.muzaqi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The lasagna was cheesy, flavorful, and cooked evenly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy lasagna.


Sunny icy
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This lasagna was a hit with my family! The smoked cheese and sausage gave it a delicious flavor that everyone loved. I will definitely be making this again.