Hearty Italian Sausage Lasagna

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Italian Sausage Lasagna, a non-vegetarian masterpiece that layers homemade tomato sauce, herby ricotta, and generous portions of Italian sausage, all enveloped in gooey mozzarella and provolone cheese. This Italian dish is perfect for family gatherings and pairs beautifully with crusty Italian bread.

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Overview

This Italian Lasagna is a deliciously layered dish featuring a homemade tomato sauce, herby ricotta cheese, chunks of Italian sausage, and plenty of mozzarella and provolone cheese. It's perfect for a hearty family meal and pairs wonderfully with crusty Italian bread.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 370 minutes

Ingredients

• 9 Thick slices bacon, diced
• 1 Medium onion, minced
• 56 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) Italian seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) fennel seed
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 2 Pounds (lb) Italian sausage links
• 2 Pints (pt) part-skim ricotta cheese
• 0.33 Cups milk
• 2 Large eggs
• 2 Teaspoons (tsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried oregano
• 16 Ounces (oz) package lasagna noodles
• 8 Slices provolone cheese
• 6 Cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps

1. In a large pan over medium heat, brown the diced bacon and minced onion until the bacon is crisp and the onion is translucent, about 7 to 9 minutes.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, fennel seed, and dried oregano.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until thick, about 4 to 6 hours.
4. When the sauce is almost ready, brown the sausage links in a large skillet.
5. Drain on paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
6. In a medium bowl, mix together the part-skim ricotta cheese, milk, large eggs, fresh parsley, and dried oregano.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Spread 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan.
9. Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the sausage pieces, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 4 slices of provolone, and 1/3 of the sauce.
10. Repeat the layers once more, then top with the remaining noodles.
11. Spread the remaining sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.
12. Cover the lasagna with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
13. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to allow the cheese to brown slightly.

Enjoy your homemade Italian Lasagna!