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Italian Sausage Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella Layers
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • 8x8 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 8 lasagna noodles
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce. Remove from heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
  • Spread a thin layer of the remaining marinara sauce in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Lay 4 noodles across the sauce.
  • Spread half the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half the sausage sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella. Repeat the layers once more, ending with the remaining mozzarella and all of the Parmesan on top.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden. Let the lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Let the lasagna sit after baking so the layers hold their shape when served. Leftovers reheat well in a 350-degree oven with a splash of extra marinara to keep the noodles moist. You can swap in mild or spicy sausage depending on how much heat you prefer.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Equipment: Large skillet, Large pot, Mixing bowl, 8x8 baking dish