TOMATO-SAUSAGE LASAGNA

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A meaty, cheesy, deep-dish lasagna is always worth the wait, and you can enjoy the leftovers all week.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 dried lasagna noodles (about 10 ounces), uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in puree
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Fill a 9-by-13-inch baking dish two-thirds of the way with hot tap water. Add noodles, and arrange them in alternating directions to prevent sticking. Let soak while preparing sauce.
  • Make sauce: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add sausage, and cook, stirring and breaking it up, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and their puree, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon; bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. (You should have about 8 cups of sauce.) Season with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain noodles, transfer to a baking sheet; dry dish with paper towels. Spoon 1 cup sauce in bottom of dish. Fit 4 noodles in dish (crosswise if using short noodles, lengthwise if using long), overlapping slightly. Cover with 2 cups sauce, 2 cups mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Repeat with another layer, then top with remaining noodles, 3 cups sauce, and the rest of mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil, and bake 1 hour.
  • Remove foil, and continue baking until bubbly and browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool 20 minutes. Cut and serve.

spidermark790 0
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I'm a vegetarian so I used tofu instead of sausage. It was a great way to make this lasagna meatless.


Sunny Badshaha
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I'm allergic to tomatoes so I substituted tomato sauce with Alfredo sauce. It was still delicious!


Barry Williams
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This lasagna was a disaster! It fell apart when I tried to cut it.


Anna Mcnulty
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The lasagna was good but it was a lot of work. I'm not sure if I would make it again.


Kashi Mobile
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This lasagna was way too cheesy for me. I think I'll use less cheese next time.


Mustakeem Azmi
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I followed the recipe exactly but my lasagna didn't turn out as good as the picture. It was still tasty, though.


Ola Jumoke
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This lasagna was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Hayley Conner
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I've tried many lasagna recipes but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and cheesy.


rudolf ficzu
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This lasagna is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Aliyu Isiyaka
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I made this lasagna for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up leftover sausage.


John Nertia
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This lasagna is delicious! The combination of sausage, tomato sauce, and cheese is perfect.


Md Srron
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I love this lasagna! It's so cheesy and flavorful. I always add extra sausage and mushrooms.


Josh Gott
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This was my first time making lasagna and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the lasagna was cooked perfectly.


The_ Qalpi
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I've made this lasagna several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and tomato sauce are so flavorful and the cheese is gooey and delicious.


Augi Hernandez
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This lasagna was a hit! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.